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The North Korea Deal

Author Michael Fuchs outlines a strategy to reduce tensions between the U.S. and North Korea.

Sooner or later, the United States will either be in negotiations with North Korea or at war with North Korea. Given the unacceptable consequences of war, it is long past time to get realistic about diplomacy. That means not just exploring whether talks are worth trying, but also clarifying what each party would have to accept, and concede, in order to give diplomacy a chance to work.

The above excerpt was originally published in Foreign Affairs. Click here to view the full article.

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Michael Fuchs

Senior Fellow