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1/18/24 Tim Shorrock on the Dangerous and Avoidable Escalations with North Korea
Jan 20, 2024
Tim Shorrock, an expert on North Korea and its relations with the US, discusses the escalating tensions on the Korean peninsula. The podcast explores missed opportunities for a nuclear agreement, North Korea's shift in foreign policy, and the influence of China on America's policy. It delves into the history of US-North Korea relations, including offensive cyber attacks and key figures in Biden's policy. Shorrock also highlights his book and Patreon.
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Quick takeaways
- The US has escalated the situation with North Korea by forming an unprecedented trilateral alliance with South Korea and Japan, which has alarmed North Korea.
- Successive US administrations have failed to pursue meaningful diplomacy with North Korea, instead prioritizing denuclearization as a precondition for negotiations.
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North Korea's nuclear capabilities and escalating tensions
The podcast episode discusses the current tensions surrounding North Korea's nuclear capabilities. It mentions estimates that North Korea may possess around 50 nuclear bombs, which is higher than previous estimates. The episode also highlights how the US has escalated the situation by forming an unprecedented trilateral alliance with South Korea and Japan, which has alarmed North Korea. The hosts mention the failure of previous attempts at peace talks and the negative role played by the US in exacerbating tensions. They argue that the focus on North Korea's military buildup ignores the significant escalation by the US and its refusal to engage in diplomatic negotiations.
