As the meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un approaches, the North Korean leader continues to surprise the international community, most recently by promising to halt nuclear tests. But can a credible agreement with the North be reached, and at what cost for the region and its major powers?
The Trump-Kim Summit
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The Despot and the Diplomat
The Despot and the Diplomat
Jun 20, 2018 Christopher R. Hill explains why, when negotiating with North Korea and other brutal regimes, even body language matters.
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The Divine Right of Donald
The Divine Right of Donald
Jun 11, 2018 Elizabeth Drew thinks President Trump's recent assertions of quasi-monarchical power reflect his growing desperation.
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Getting to Yes With Kim Jong-un
Getting to Yes With Kim Jong-un
Jun 8, 2018 Yoon Young-kwan urges a combination of political boldness and realistic prudence in denuclearizing North Korea.
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A North Korean Opportunity for America and China
A North Korean Opportunity for America and China
Jun 1, 2018 Richard Haass argues that resolving the nuclear issue could reinvigorate the world's most important bilateral relationship.
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Trump Cancels, China Wins
Trump Cancels, China Wins
May 26, 2018 Bill Emmott says the US withdrawal from the planned summit with North Korea has further undercut its regional influence.
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What Sank the Kim-Trump Summit?
What Sank the Kim-Trump Summit?
May 25, 2018 Ramesh Thakur says next month's planned meeting in Singapore was doomed to fail from the start, for three reasons.
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