If you aren't part of the solution are you automatically part of the problem or is there a 3rd alternative? What/why?

Bystander? Uninvolved with the issue at hand? Aloof? Removed from the fray? Uncaring, afraid to participate or doesn't give a rat's a**? Thank you for your reply Sbf and Happy Friday. I f their dog isn't in the fight some don't bother to get in to fight for the rights of others. I don't think that's really "innocent" unless we're talking about mentally impaired, the very young, the very old or the infirm! :)

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out—

Because I was not a Socialist.

Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out—

Because I was not a Trade Unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—

Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.
https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2017/01/first-they-came-poem-history/514895/
Though it is harder to affect what happens in another country, as you say. Especially when you are dealing with those Trump supporting dick-heads. The North Koreans would probably rebel against the regime in a second, if they had the means.