North Korea's Position in the World: Nuclear Proliferation
Evans Revere argues that North Korea has changed its priorities towards security and the obtainment of nuclear weapons because it feels threatened by its neighbors and wants the recognition and diplomatic leverage associated with nuclear arms. Robert Carlin expresses his view that nuclear proliferation necessitates diplomacy.
Why would North Korea view nuclear proliferation as a crucial component to national defense? Are nuclear weapons a guarantee of security? Should the world move towards, or away from nuclear proliferation? Why?
What points of Carlin (former CIA analyst) and Revere’s (former diplomat) viewpoints towards diplomacy are influenced by their different experiences as state employees?
More clips and teaching questions from North Korea: Challenges for the US, Japan and South Korea
Multilateral Negotiations - L. Gordon Flake argues in favor of multilateral negotiation with North Korea and emphasizes that the United States must act with the interests of its allies in mind.Trilateral Cooperation - Evans Revere explains how trilateral cooperation with South Korea and Japan is at a peak after withering during the Bush administration.
U.S. and East Asia - Robert Carlin acknowledges the “harmony” in the American relationship with Japan and South Korea but warns that such alliances require constant adjustment because they are based on the self-interests of each state. He addresses China’s stake in the North Korean problem.
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