Axis of Evil: Still Alive / Achse des Bösen: Noch lebendig

(Deutsche Version am Ende des Beitrags)

Even though the dangers to peace from Saddam's Iraq have been removed - the "Axis of Evil" is still alive:

The Independent:

Building the bomb: North Korean exiles reveal 15 year history of nuclear cheating

North Korea had developed a nuclear bomb by the end of the 1980s and probably has many such weapons after pursuing its secret programme under the noses of international inspectors, according to defectors from the country.

Ever since President Bush coined the term "Axis of Evil", German media poke fun at it ("Axis of Evil" = "Achse des Bösen"). It was classified as just another fundamentalistic neocon perception, that eventually would prove to be a failure. What the world needed, so the mantra of the German media, was not violent "strong America" rethoric, but understanding and sophisticated policies.

Deutsche Welle:

Only through sensible policies and with the support of the international community can the atomic danger be contained. (Our translation)

And of course: send in the UN inspectors!

Seems like Mr. Kim Jong Il hasn't quite got the message yet. We'll have to work on that, patiently...

(Hat tip: Gabi)