Pickering Says U.S. Has N. Korea Negotiating Room

The transcript discusses the challenges of applying military pressure on North Korea, emphasizing the need for diplomatic efforts alongside sanctions. It highlights the lack of cooperation from China and Russia and the potential consequences of military action. The conversation shifts to the Iran nuclear agreement, exploring the implications of the US potentially decertifying the deal and the possible isolation of the US or Iran. The importance of maintaining diplomatic channels and building on existing agreements is stressed throughout.

What is a major challenge in pressuring North Korea according to the discussion?

• Cooperation from China and Russia

• Economic sanctions

• Lack of military resources

• Support from the United Nations

What is suggested as a necessary component to shape the outcome with North Korea?

• Diplomatic efforts

• Economic sanctions

• Increased military presence

• Public speeches

What is the main concern about applying too much pressure on North Korea?

• It could exhaust all options for negotiation

• It will strengthen North Korea's economy

• It will increase support for North Korea

• It might lead to war

Why is there skepticism about the effectiveness of sanctions on North Korea?

• They have never been tried before

• They have not worked in the past

• They are too costly to implement

• They are not supported by the UN

What could be a consequence of the US decertifying the Iranian nuclear agreement?

• The agreement will be strengthened

• Iran will increase its oil exports

• The US will gain more allies

• Iran may resume its nuclear activities

What is one tactic Iran might use if the nuclear agreement is violated?

• Form new alliances

• Increase oil production

• Isolate the United States

• Reduce military spending

What is the suggested approach to dealing with the Iranian nuclear agreement?

• Negotiate a new agreement from scratch

• Abandon the deal completely

• Keep the deal and build on it

• Strengthen military presence in Iran