The Security Opportunities in the Korean Peninsula: The Implications of the DPRK-Us 2018 Talks

Abstract

This article is guided by the rationale to contribute toward existing knowledge in the field of peace and security, particularly on nuclear weapons and diplomacy. This paper's analysis is from the perspective of global south-based scholars, attempting to complement the already existing literature on the analytical dimension of North Korea-US relations. The methodology is based on documentary research approach, focusing on examination of articles, interviews by experts and news articles in deducing analysis. The threat of war on the Korean peninsula has grown over the years, due to the combination of North Korea's nuclear programme, and US offensive foreign policy toward Pyongyang. In response, Pyongyang, opened indirect channels of communication, through track II diplomacy (involving informal ministerial level meetings with officials from DPRK, South Korea and the US and consultations with non-government officials and academics). Track diplomacy refers to the involvement of non-state actors in conflict resolution, Montiville (1996).