The regime is very stable - contrary to the impression western media imparts. It could easily continue for another 50 years. Part of the problem is that threa

The regime is very stable - contrary to the impression western media imparts. It could easily continue for another 50 years. Part of the problem is that threatening North Korea plays into the hands of the Kims - it makes the "strongman leader" more attractive. Invading Iraq and tearing Libya to pieces really didn't help.