US Said to Shift Approach in Talks With North Korea

In nuclear disarmament talks last week with North Korea, the US negotiators appeared to adopt a more moderate incentive-based approach advocated by the US Department of State. While any major benefits to North Korea would come only after it fully and verifiably disarms, the mention of reducing sanctions, increasing aid, and even a peace treaty has provided a clearer vision of where talks could go if relations between the US and North Korea were to improve. However, judging by North Korea's reaction to the US offer, it is not clear whether they are ready to take yes for an answer, or more fundamentally, ready to give up their nuclear deterrence even while agreeing to dismantle nuclear installations. – YaleGlobal