| ID | 080143 |
| Title Proper | North Korea - challenge for the major powers |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Scalapino, Robert A |
| Publication | 2007. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Since North Korea is one of the world's most enigmatic societies, it is difficult to understand precisely the factors determining its policies. The prevailing power structure, the primary political considerations, and the stability of the current order are each subject to question. Meanwhile, a history of relations between the United States and North Korea reveals repeated movements forward followed by renewed breakdowns. In general terms, China is a crucial actor as the North's chief economic and strategic supporter, with South Korea also vitally important. Russia currently plays a limited role, and relations between Japan and North Korea are hostile. At the close of 2006, negotiations are once again underway but with no agreements reached. Thus, it is difficult to be optimistic about an early resolution of the key issues despite some favorable signs |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Security Vol. 3, No.1; 2007: p2-11 |
| Journal Source | Asian Security Vol. 3, No.1; 2007: p2-11 |
| Key Words | North Korea ; Asian Security ; United States ; North Korea - Foreign Policy - United States |