'N. Korea useful idiot for US to increase Pacific region presence' (VIDEO)

Washington has scrapped a key phase of its European missile defence shield, citing a lack of funds and development problems.

The United States will deploy additional ground-based missile interceptors on its Pacific Coast instead, in what is said to be a response to Pyongyang's recent nuclear threats.

Former MI5 agent Annie Machon, believes Washington is using the threats from North Korea as a pretext to gain more influence in the pacific region.