Bush's Stand on North Korea: A Joke?

  • Context: News 
  • Thread starter Thread starter turbo
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

President George W. Bush's approach to North Korea has been characterized by a refusal to engage in bilateral negotiations, which many forum participants criticize as a "go-it-alone" policy. This stance has led to a deterioration of international relations, making it difficult to apply sanctions effectively. The discussion highlights the need for a more diplomatic approach, emphasizing the importance of involving the international community, including China and Russia, in negotiations with North Korea. Participants argue that the current administration's tactics are counterproductive and risk escalating tensions rather than resolving them.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of U.S. foreign policy principles
  • Knowledge of international diplomacy and negotiation tactics
  • Familiarity with the geopolitical landscape of East Asia
  • Awareness of the historical context of U.S.-North Korea relations
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the implications of the "Axis of Evil" designation on U.S. foreign policy
  • Study the outcomes of the Six-Party Talks regarding North Korea
  • Examine the role of international sanctions in diplomatic negotiations
  • Analyze the effectiveness of multilateral versus unilateral negotiation strategies
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for political analysts, international relations students, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of U.S. diplomacy and its impact on global security, particularly regarding North Korea.

  • #31
Astro, could you throw in the link to the article?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #32
Gokul43201 said:
Astro, could you throw in the link to the article?

North Korea sells arms to Ethiopia with U.S. OK

John Bolton was right about something for once.

It does reflect a more pragmatic approach to foreign policy, but this particular deal hurts anti-nuclear proliferation more than it helps in Somalia.
 
  • #33
Not to deflect this thread, and maybe it should become a new one addressing my question which is: has there been any instance in the past 100 years where we supported a gov't that was socialist or communist? By supported I do not mean providing financial aid or other inducements? I mean simply engaging in reasonable negotiations without threat of force, like you might with a neighbor across the fence in the backyard. Heaven help me, i don't see it. I remember the SALT talks with USSR, which might remotely fall under this definition. Help me, because I have seen neither a peace dividend nor a more stable world after USSR ceased to be the bad guy. Hell now the French and Germans are bad guys because they don't completely accept our positions on foreign policy. Proliferation via Packistan has made the world more dangerous. Now they are a friend with even greater exchange of technology in the offing.

The Irani's are now trumpeting their 300 centrifuges to produce "energy".
Where did we go wrong?
 
  • #34
denverdoc said:
The Irani's are now trumpeting their 300 centrifuges to produce "energy".
Where did we go wrong?
We have gone wrong every time monied interests in control of aspects of our government have chosen profit and expediency instead of ethics, morality, and sound policies regarding the future of the human race. Whenever a politician tells us that we must aggressively oppose another country on the basis of ideology or some perceived threat, it's time to take off the blinders and start following the money. Jingoism and flag-waving are the clearest signs that our politicians are engaging in behavior that is detrimental to most of us, and financially beneficial to their handlers.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
4K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
  • · Replies 31 ·
2
Replies
31
Views
7K
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
4K
  • · Replies 65 ·
3
Replies
65
Views
11K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
4K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
4K