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July 29, 2005
The North Korean Poker Game
The AP reports that negotiations with North Korea and nuclear weapons are extended into the weekend. That is a good thing. At least there is some hope that the U.S. and N. Korea will come to some sort of agreement about ridding the peninsula of nukes. However, I still find it extremely hard to believe that Kim Jong Il has any intention of getting rid of his strongest cards. The two sides now are playing a game of chicken. Each wants the other to show good intent. The U.S. says dismantle your nukes and we will give you aid. The North Koreans want security guarantees and aid before they will dismantle their nukes. I can't help but think of two kids arguing. "You first." "No you." "No you." "I asked you first..."
I have made the point a couple of times that Kim does not seem terribly interested in the welfare of his country and its citizens. Past actions appear to substantiate the fact that Kim cares about Kim. He strings people together by threading wires under their collarbones. He has a Napoleonic complex, a little man that dreams of world power. The nuclear weapons provide him with attention and leverage. Without them, he is a nuisance. With them, he is an important player in the region and a factor in Chinese, Japanese and U.S. foreign policy.
Posted by Chip Spear at July 29, 2005 1:34 PM
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