U.S. Strategy Towards North Korea: A New Way of Thinking.

摘要

In light of the fact that there have been no major conflicts with North Korea since the signing of the armistice in 1953, one could argue that the United States' strategy for dealing with North Korea has been successful overall. However, what is the measure of success. Is the avoidance of war or containment the best we can hope to achieve, or should the United States focus on a greater end, peace and stability in Northeast Asia. North Korean ideology varies greatly from American ideology, which has proven to be a major hindrance in negotiating with Pyongyang for the past 60 years. National security interests as well as economic factors within the United States, China, South Korea, Russia, and Japan have all played a role in the break-down of the Six Party Talks. Containment has worked in the past, but how much longer will it work on a nation desperately seeking recognition. This paper will analyze past and current strategies of U.S. administrations toward North Korea, and make recommendations that may be necessary to have continued peace in Northeast Asia.