The “Axis of Evil” was not just a plot device by Pres Bush. No doubt far more cooperation exists between Iran, Syria, and North Korea than is apparent on the surface – and there is quite a lot on the surface.

North Korea shipped Scuds to Iran even way back in 1993. North Korean ships have loaded up with solid rocket motor propellant components in Syria. A train loaded with missiles, propellants, and Syrian technicians mysteriously blew up in North Korea several years back. Iranian components have been used on North Korea space boosters and the Iranians sent a ship to help monitor the last Taepodong launch. You can be assured that Iranian launch technology is flowing to North Korea.

The US SECSTATE’s recent statements warning North Korea not to test a new missile are curious, though. You normally are eager to see what the other guy has. Was that just normal diplospeak or a desperate attempt to see the world in a way it is not?