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Recent reports suggest that the White House may be willing to suspend certain U.N. sanctions in order to bring North Korea back to the negotiating table.

North Korea, U.S.: Is Washington Considering Softening Its Sanctions Strategy?

Recent reports suggest the White House may be willing to suspend certain U.N. sanctions in order to bring North Korea back to the negotiating table.

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The U.S. and the Balance of Power

Coping With a Nuclear North Korea

In its third-quarter forecast, Stratfor noted that U.S. President Donald Trump's personal commitment to striking a deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un leaves open the possibility of a shift toward compromise. Recent leaks suggest that the White House may now be considering a mutually acceptable deal in an attempt to rebuild trust between the two countries, after the abrupt ending to their summit in Vietnam.

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North Korea, U.S.: Is Washington Considering Softening Its Sanctions Strategy?

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