Understanding the North Korea problem : why it has become the "land of lousy options" / William Boik

• Introduction -- Putting the Korean peninsula in context -- The regional interests and cultural views -- Developing a strategy -- Conclusion.

• This monograph provides a timely analysis and thoughtful insights into the challenges faced by the United States in developing a strategy for North Korea. The author examines the complex history of U.S. policy toward North Korea over the last decade that has left the United States in a position of having virtually no influence over the country. He addresses the complicated regional concerns and interests of North Korea's neighbors and how these concerns impact on each of their approaches to North Korea. Most importantly, he looks at how the North Korean culture and history have influenced the attitudes of North Korean society and their relationship with other countries. He concludes by pointing out that despite the numerous challenges, the United States must develop a strategy focused on engaging Pyongyang if we expect to have any influence over the future direction of events in North Korea. 

Ämnesord

Nuclear facilities  -- Inspection -- Korea (North) (LCSH)

Nuclear weapons  -- Korea (North) (LCSH)

Nordkorea  -- relationer -- Förenta staterna (sao)

Förenta staterna  -- relationer -- Nordkorea (sao)

USA  -- foreign policy -- North Korea (sipri)

Korea (North)  -- Politics and government -- 1994- (LCSH)

Korea (North)  -- Foreign relations -- United States -- History. (LCSH)

United States  -- Foreign relations -- Korea (North) -- History. (LCSH)

Korea (North)  -- Foreign relations -- Korea (South) -- History. (LCSH)

Korea (South)  -- Foreign relations -- Korea (North) -- History. (LCSH)

Korea (North)  -- Foreign relations -- 21st century. (LCSH)

Korea (North)  -- Social conditions. (LCSH)

Korea (North)  -- Military policy. (LCSH)

Korea (North)  -- Strategic aspects. (LCSH)