Track II negotiations and North Korea's nuclear program: Are they effective?



Opinion Track II negotiations and North Korea’s nuclear program: Are they effective? Supporters see privately arranged dialogue as keeping discussions alive; critics see a waste of time - or worse Joseph Sugarman \| Rob York June 25, 2014 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Eric Lafforgue Even during long periods in which North Korean and U.S. have had little contact, it would be inaccurate to say that North Koreans and Americans are not talking about the North’s nuclear program. So-called Track II diplomacy – defined as unofficial dialogue involving non-state actors, frequently influential ones under fewer restrictions than high-ranking government officials – has been under way for decades, seeking to help the process of official talks over North Korean nukes, among other subjects. Even during long periods in which North Korean and U.S. have had little contact, it would be inaccurate to say that North Koreans and Americans are not talking about the North’s nuclear program. So-called Track II diplomacy – defined as unofficial dialogue involving non-state actors, frequently influential ones under fewer restrictions than high-ranking government officials – has been under way for decades, seeking to help the process of official talks over North Korean nukes, among other subjects. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Track II negotiations and North Korea’s nuclear program: Are they effective?

Supporters see privately arranged dialogue as keeping discussions alive; critics see a waste of time - or worse

Joseph Sugarman | Rob York June 25, 2014

Track II negotiations and North Korea’s nuclear program: Are they effective?

Eric Lafforgue

Even during long periods in which North Korean and U.S. have had little contact, it would be inaccurate to say that North Koreans and Americans are not talking about the North’s nuclear program.

So-called Track II diplomacy – defined as unofficial dialogue involving non-state actors, frequently influential ones under fewer restrictions than high-ranking government officials – has been under way for decades, seeking to help the process of official talks over North Korean nukes, among other subjects.

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