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October, 2009

What Do They Really Want?: Obama's North Korea Conundrum

What do the North Koreans ultimately want with their recent spate of provocative behavior? What is often stated through the mouths of their foreign ministry officials is only a part of the Pyongyang leadership's broader goals. The judgments that follow are also informed by the experiences and "gut instincts" of those who have negotiated with the regime over the past sixteen years.

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