North Korea Mega Thread

[Sir Mohamed]

What actually has to happen right now and what I would do as president:

I would try to begin direct talks with North Korea and invite China, South Korea and Japan as well. I would propose the following points:

- N.K. ends its nuclear program and turns existing weapons over to China
- N.K. stops making treats to America and our allies
- The US and its allies won't do any more military maneuvers anywhere near NK.
- The western Allies guarantee N.K.’s existence and China pledges to defend it, if attacked.
- If successfully implemented, the progress will be reviewed each year and sanctions will be partially lifted in return

The big question here actually is: Does a détente policy actually help Kim? I'm doubtful about this and that's probably the reason why my points above may be too optimistic. He probably needs an enemy to play the role as the tough guy. And lifting sanctions means more foreign influence (culture, freedom of information etc.) what could weaken his regime. So it may be better for him to keep the country isolated.

[Sir Mohamed]

I don't think that will impress the Chinese. They know that it's either a bluff or that we would hurt ourselves dramatically. Suspending all business with China would, if possible, cause a recession.