Why North Korean arms control is likely to fail, just like denuclearization



Analysis Why North Korean arms control is likely to fail, just like denuclearization North Korea has historically entered into agreements without intending to keep them Rob York April 26, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 10, 2020) A new day has dawned for U.S. foreign policy — especially when it comes to policy that involves North Korea. As such, the fantasy of “complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization” (CVID) is at an end, to be replaced with more realistic goals that do not require the extremes of face-to-face meetings with Kim Jong Un or threats of total destruction. Or so we tell ourselves. A new day has dawned for U.S. foreign policy — especially when it comes to policy that involves North Korea. As such, the fantasy of “complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization” (CVID) is at an end, to be replaced with more realistic goals that do not require the extremes of face-to-face meetings with Kim Jong Un or threats of total destruction. Or so we tell ourselves. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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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Why North Korean arms control is likely to fail, just like denuclearization

North Korea has historically entered into agreements without intending to keep them

Rob York April 26, 2021

Why North Korean arms control is likely to fail, just like denuclearization

Rodong Sinmun (Oct. 10, 2020)

A new day has dawned for U.S. foreign policy — especially when it comes to policy that involves North Korea. As such, the fantasy of “complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization” (CVID) is at an end, to be replaced with more realistic goals that do not require the extremes of face-to-face meetings with Kim Jong Un or threats of total destruction.

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