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Time for United States to Reintroduce Weapons to North Korea Region?

North Korea has the offensive capabilities to threaten both its neighbors and the United States. The United States needs to implement an effective response that will level the playing field and reassure its allies in the region.

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By Douglas H. Paal
Published on Aug 9, 2017

Source: Fox News

Speaking on Fox News, Carnegie’s Douglas H. Paal discussed the rising tensions between the United States and North Korea. North Korea, he said, now has the offensive capabilities to threaten the United States and its allies. He argued that the United States must respond by reintroducing weapons to the region to level the playing field and reassure its allies.

This interview was originally aired on Fox News.

About the Author

Douglas H. Paal

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Program

Paal previously served as vice chairman of JPMorgan Chase International and as unofficial U.S. representative to Taiwan as director of the American Institute in Taiwan.

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