World leaders meeting in Seoul to discuss security measures against nuclear terrorism . Richard Chasdi : Shia militant group Sipah-e-Muhammad with the broader aim of destabilizing Pakistan , in no small part to undermine American efforts in the region . One major source of risk is the use of proxy groups by nations . The United States and North Korea are both known for using such groups as a means of gaining access into countries, particularly those with large oil reserves or other resources that could be used to fund their activities. Chasdi : In a nuclear age , empowering proxy groups could lead to disaster .
World leaders meeting in Seoul to discuss security measures against nuclear terrorism . Richard Chasdi : One major source of risk is the use of proxy groups by nations . The United States and North Korea are both known for using such groups as a means of gaining access into countries, particularly those with large oil reserves or other resources that could be used to fund their activities. Chasdi : In a nuclear age , empowering proxy groups could lead to disaster .