An Argument and Strategy for Bilateral Talks Between the United States and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea

<p>This paper analyzes the problem of a nuclear DPRK from a grand strategy level. The technical and scientific aspects of a nuclear settlement are avoided. Existing material on this issue is abundant and a concerted effort was made to study both Eastern and Western research sources. From this analysis flows certain conclusions about a diplomatic solution between the DPRK and the United States. The paper's conclusions and recommendations were intentionally crafted in broad terms. It will be for others to develop specific tactics under these broad themes. The analysis centers on the current multilateral effort the Six Party Talks. The conclusion offered is that the Six Party Talks are inappropriate for achieving a negotiated solution to the DPRK nuclear issue and that a bilateral arrangement between the DPRK and the United States should be pursued. Furthermore in approaching the bilateral talks the United States must understand the implications this issue has for the DPRK's highest priority namely the security of the state. Next the importance and opportunities of a strengthened relationship between the United States and the Republic of Korea are highlighted.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>