Victor Cha Thinks Kim Jong-un More Willing to Meet with a Weakened Trump After Midterm Election Defeat
My prediction is they probably have a brief handshake and explain pleasantries and not actually discuss any deal at the upcoming APEC summit in China. I just do not see any reason for North Korea to cut any deal now when their needs are being met by the Russians currently:
The chances of another summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could increase following last week’s midterm elections, as Pyongyang may view Trump as a weaker and easier negotiating target following a major Republican defeat, a U.S. expert assessed Monday.
“I do think that chances go up of a meeting after the midterm elections,” said Victor Cha, Korea chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), during a press briefing held to preview potential agendas and meetings during Trump’s upcoming trip to Asia.
“They see Trump as weaker and therefore perhaps more vulnerable and easier target,” Cha said.
He also pointed to Trump’s desire to build his diplomatic legacy as another factor that could increase the prospects of renewed engagement with North Korea.
“I think the president will be focused on many things, but one of them will be building his legacy,” he said.
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