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DPRK Test Adds to Tensions on Korean Peninsula Ahead of Xi-Trump Meeting

The White House must overcome internal divisions to come up with a comprehensive North Korea policy that incorporates both China and America’s regional allies.

published by
CGTN
 on April 5, 2017

Source: CGTN

Speaking on CGTN, Carnegie’s Douglas H. Paal explained that the upcoming summit in Mar-a-Lago presents an opportunity for the United States and China to work out a mutually beneficial strategy to deal with a North Korea situation that grows more urgent with each additional missile test.

He pointed out that the administration is divided along at least two axes: between “true believer” political appointees and the more moderate technocrats, and between factions arguing for disparate North Korea strategies.

Paal concluded by arguing for a fundamental re-thinking of America’s policy options. He noted that the situation was urgent, but not urgent enough that the White House cannot take the time to come up with a well-conceived strategy.

The interview was originally broadcast on CGTN.

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