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Aug 24, 2026
Richard Haass
Donald Trump seems not to appreciate that deterrence depends on the ability to mount a credible defense. This makes the Korean Peninsula a more dangerous place, not least because 28,000 US troops are stationed in South Korea, which the US is obliged by treaty to defend.
NEW YORK—US President Donald Trump has once again expressed his interest in meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un. But Kim’s sister, who is one of his closest advisers, has already poured cold water on the idea. Whether this is a sign of disinterest or a bargaining tactic, two questions immediately arise: Where does Trump expect any talks with Kim to go? And how does he intend to achieve his objective(s)?
