GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Kim Jong Un: 'Crazy Fat Kid' or Rational Despot?

Aug 4, 2017 | 12:01 GMT

U.S. Sen. John McCain's portrayal of Kim Jong Un as a "crazy fat kid" overlooks the North Korean leader's cold, hard logic.
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Editor's Note:
In light of North Korea's continued progress toward a demonstrable long-range nuclear weapons capability, Stratfor is republishing this Contributor Perspective from May 5, 2017 analyzing Pyongyang's motives and strategy.
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