Enloe

Enloe suggests that there is an underestimation of power in the study of international relations because those who are considered "big powers" underestimate the power of "little powers." This means that larger countries, such as the United States disregard the wants and needs of other countries that do not oppose them. The power that if often underestimated is the ones that are "marginally silent." Power should be looked at on the margins because other groups within the state, not just the state itself may become a security threat. This may be present not only to the country but to other countries outside its borders as well. I think that it is important to look past the state because in order to secure all aspects of our security, all aspects need to be analyzed. When looking at other forms of power, within seemingly powerless people, when they overcome their restraints, it is the exception not the rule. While "silent" people sometimes "speak" it does not always happen, and for the most part cannot be predicted.

When Feffer uses the term "people power" he is referring to how people influence decisions and dictatorships. However, people power does not go hand in hand with democracy, as it can be applied to any type of government differently. Referring to US relations with East Asian countries, Feffer supports his argument with how deterioration of US-ROK relations has increased since the ROK has become more sympathetic to North Korea. He also cites the potential military coup in North Korea and its relations with its own military power.

I think that the Ahn article explains the situation of the South Korean farmers, but it only shows one point of view. Though, this point is harsh showing that the US military along with the Korean military plans to do anything within its power to do what it deems necessary, no matter how it affects the local people. This instance does not necessarily explain the security arrangements because it only explains a tiny part of it. Sadly, and ultimately, these people are going to be removed from their homes despite their toughest opposition. It relates mostly to the first article of marginal silence, though these people aren't silent, they will be silenced.