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Re:North and South Korea reportedly set to announce official... by jasonlotito on Tuesday April 17, 2018 @09:45AM (#16858194)
> I'm curious as to why the motivation now?

North Korea has nuclear weapons.

That is the difference. Some might suggest it's President Trump, but the reality is, he's only made it worse for the US. North Korea can negotiate without the US because of the weapons, and Trump's push against China and reckless and weak foreign policy (see the latest Russia sanctions going up in flames) makes him a non-actor. China will take this opportunity when the US is at it's weakest to help solidify its hold in Asia, and is already working to help the Koreas. With us backing out of the TPP and now signaling our intent to join back in, this puts us at a severe disadvantage in the region.

As for North Korea, they see a way to join the rest of the world with a major ally (China) who will in effect have the most influence in the region.

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Re:North and South Korea reportedly set to announce official... by r00fus on Tuesday April 17, 2018 @10:10AM (#16858426)
When did we signal back in to the TPP!?
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Re:North and South Korea reportedly set to announce official... by Jtsummers on Tuesday April 17, 2018 @10:17AM (#16858493)
At least as of Monday.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trade-china-tpp-expla...

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Re:North and South Korea reportedly set to announce official... by jasonlotito on Tuesday April 17, 2018 @10:17AM (#16858490)
Less than a week ago.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/nafta-auto-negotiations-1.46...

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Re:North and South Korea reportedly set to announce official... by HenryBemis on Tuesday April 17, 2018 @09:52AM (#16858257)
If becoming a real threat to the USA is the ticket to long-lasting Peace, then African countries are doomed :(

USA has a steady Foreign Affairs strategy, that doesn't change every time the president changes. Some failed countries (e.g. Greece should learn about this continuation of Policy).

Trump is the twitter guy that acts like a teenager on Redbull. I do believe that Sweden, China, USA, Russia, and others, work really hard behind the scenes to make things happen. Games will of course be played (each country to serve its own agenda) but I don't believe there is any country on this planet that wants to press the Red Button (or Τurn the Κey or whatever)

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