| ID | 181691 |
| Title Proper | Engaging North Korea |
| Other Title Information | the Warming-up Phase |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Braut-Hegghammer, Målfrid |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | North Korea and the United States are edging towards re-engagement. They agree in principle on pursuing a phased approach to negotiations but disagree on how to begin and what the end goal should be. A warming-up phase can allow states to informally explore specific options for future engagement. By participating in activities such as table-top exercises, simulations and familiarisation visits, the participants develop a more specific understanding of the purpose and format of the activities and verification measures that might follow a formal agreement. This process engages the technical and military bureaucracies at an early stage. It provides a private setting to raise concerns and address misunderstandings. It is an opportunity to demonstrate goodwill and interest in engagement that does not require concessions. Drawing on past examples, this article suggests specific options for a warming-up phase involving North Korea and the United States. |
| `In' analytical Note | Survival : the IISS Quarterly Vol. 63, No.6; Dec-Jan 2021-22 : p.119-125 |
| Journal Source | Survival : the IISS Quarterly Vol: 63 No 6 |
| Key Words | Arms Control ; Verification ; Confidence-building measures ; Denuclearisation ; North Kore |