Ian C. Kuzushi wrote:Some good info on the situation and background (both the progressive and conservative experts agree that Trump is not the primary actor or factor):
https://chicagotonight.wttw.com/2018/05 ... im-jong-un
I don’t think it’s because of South Korean or U.S. actions,” Friedhoff said. “They have their own calculus going on, and we need to think very carefully about what that calculus is and what it means for their negotiating position.”
Interesting article doesn't really seem to attribute much to president Trump other than the selection site for the negotiation.
I think the credible threat of military action had a lot to do with the present timing of the negotiations.
They say complete denuclearization is not an option but it seems to be one of the main points that they've already agreed to and one that the administration will insist on.