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All items tagged US-North Korea relationsGlobal Must Read ArticlesAugust 6, 2009 | Bill Clinton's Double MissionBill Clinton’s so called “private mission” in North Korea was definitely in alignment with the Obama administration’s objectives. ++ The off-the-record character of the meeting between the former US President and the North Korean leader Kim Jong Il allowed them to talk about highly sensitive issues behind closed doors, while still complying with UN sanctions. ++ The current US government likely ... MoreMay 27, 2009 | World Powerless to Stop North KoreaThere are no realistic means to punish North Korea’s second nuclear test. ++ The test could see other powers in the region take up arms because they believe nothing can be done to persuade Pyongyang to denuclearize. ++ After the first test fizzled, a second was needed so that North Korea could get the US’s attention and prove that it had fixed its technical issues with the missile. ++ But ... MoreFebruary 17, 2009 | US Can Tolerate a Nuclear North KoreaNorth Korea is taking a hard line with the world over its nuclear arsenal. ++ The US should respond in one of two ways: “benign neglect” or limiting North Korea’s arsenal. ++ The first option would move towards a normalization of relations and end the current bargaining. ++ The second would deliver promised oil and pursue denuclearization talks. ++ Hard-liners and pragmatists ... MoreFebruary 11, 2009 | North Korea, Reform or CollapseNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-Il’s health remains under speculation and with it, the fate of the country. ++ Kim has proved to be a “lousy leader:” he failed to implement the fiscal reform needed to prevent the 96-98 famine and crucially, he has failed to choose a successor. If he dies now, the country may well collapse as factional interests take hold. ++ His last chance lies ... More |
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