Earlier this week, for the first time in two years, North and South Korea held official high-level government talks. This diplomatic engagement could be a great opportunity—for leaders of both capitals, for their citizens who are worried about becoming collateral damage in the event of conflict, and for the stability of the whole region. However, U.S. president Donald Trump could easily blow up this chance with his provocative statements and inconsistent support for the South Korean government.
The above excerpt was originally published in The National Interest.
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