President Donald Trump’s approach to North Korea was defined by “tough” talk, threats and very little follow-through. It’s safe to say that many foreign policy analysts, particularly North Korea watchers, welcome a fresh start in January.

Biden’s previous executive branch experience was as part of an administration that was cautious – many would say to a fault – but this meant no preemptive military action, hollow summit declarations or deals that the U.S. couldn’t back out of if the North did not honor them.