Appreciating the Benefits of a Tactful Agreement with North Korea is Crucial for the U.S.
In a significant development, US President Donald Trump is contemplating a change in strategy regarding North Korea's nuclear programme. This shift comes after Kim Jong Un's repeated rejection of Trump's demand for immediate, full denuclearization.
The current focus, it seems, is on reducing nuclear danger rather than achieving full denuclearization. The practical challenge is to find a solution that lessens the threat posed by North Korea's nuclear arsenal in the present circumstances. This approach is often referred to as the 'art of the possible' in this context.
Trump's negotiations to reduce nuclear threats involve key countries and organizations such as the E3 states (France, Germany, and the United Kingdom) and Iran. The Vienna nuclear agreement and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) play crucial roles in monitoring compliance. The US President's unilateral withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal in 2018 and the subsequent sanctions are central to these efforts.
Kim Jong Un's unwavering belief in the importance of nuclear weapons for his regime's survival characterizes the current situation in North Korea's nuclear programme. He is convinced that these weapons ensure his security, stature, and survival.
Trump now faces a critical decision: whether to persist with the original demand for full denuclearization or pursue a more achievable solution. Full denuclearization remains an important aspiration, but it is not the current focus. Instead, the emphasis is on finding a practical, achievable way to reduce the danger posed by North Korea's nuclear weapons.
This article was originally published in the Financial Times.
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