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Joel Witt
Distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center and former U.S. State Department official; author of Fallout: The Inside Story of America's Failure to Disarm North Korea, appearing to discuss U.S.-North Korea policy.
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Oct 15, 2025
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Inside the Story of America’s Failure to Disarm North Korea
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Joel Witt, a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center and former U.S. State Department official, shares insights from his book on U.S. failures regarding North Korea. He reveals surprising near-deals from Hanoi and discusses John Bolton's opposition to diplomacy. Witt highlights North Korea's growing ties with Russia as a challenge for talks, emphasizes their commitment to nuclear weapons, and reflects on missed opportunities in U.S. policy. He also suggests practical measures to reduce tensions without immediate denuclearization.
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