A Bombshell That’s Actually an Olive Branch

North Korea is seeking better relations with its neighbors and the US, not trying to start an international conflict. Although the country has breached the 1994 agreement to end its nuclear weapons program, what North Korean leaders want is more international acceptance. The record on North Korea suggests that Pyongyang will cooperate when the US stays true to its word and will retaliate when it does not. In the end, diplomacy and negotiations are America's best options for dealing with North Korea. –YaleGlobal