Publication

This commentary argues that the United States, South Korea, and China are in the process of aligning policies toward North Korea and narrowing opportunities for Pyongyang's traditional wedge-driving tactics. The author contends that keeping trust politics and North-South engagement aligned with the ultimate goal of denuclearization will require close coordination between Seoul and Washington, as well as Beijing's willingness to provide Pyongyang with the proper incentives – and disincentives.