Going Back to North Korea, Hat in Hand

Robert Scheer / Truthdig Feb 28, 2007 There is nothing wrong with negotiating with our enemies rather than weakly blustering at cartoon images of them -- I wish we would do the same in our dealings with Iran -- but it would be nice if we would stop shooting ourselves in the foot first. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

North Korea Deal a ‘Template’ for Iran

Staff / Truthdig Feb 14, 2007 The Bush administration hopes its deal with North Korea will serve as a "template" for Iran, but convincing Tehran to abandon its nuclear program won't be a walk in the park. Unlike North Korea, Iran has no use for energy aid and has managed to outmaneuver the U.S. in several regional conflicts. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

North Korea Agrees to Disarmament Deal

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2007 North Korea has agreed to shut down its main nuclear reactor within 60 days in exchange for either energy or economic aid. The U.S. has also promised to drop North Korea from a list of terrorist states and normalize relations. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Deal on North Korea Nuclear Disarmament Is Near

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2007 The U.S. envoy to the six-party North Korea talks says all parties have reached tentative agreement on a deal, which would, according to previous reports, provide North Korea with energy assistance in exchange for an end to its nuclear program. A final text of the proposal has been distributed for review, and the delegates will meet again Tuesday to consider approving the agreement. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Progress Made’ in North Korea Talks

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2007 Diplomats at six-party talks were cautiously optimistic that North Korea will take initial steps toward disarmament. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

North Korea Agrees to Discuss Nukes if U.S. Eases Policy

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2007 North Korea's nuclear envoy announced on Thursday that his government is prepared to discuss nuclear disarmament, provided the United States softens its approach: "We are going to make a judgment based on whether the United States will give up its hostile policy and come out toward peaceful coexistence." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

No iPods for North Korea

Staff / Truthdig Jan 27, 2007 In response to North Korea's nuclear test last year, the U.S. has banned the export of luxury goods including iPods, jet skis and cognac. That'll teach 'em. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

If at First You Don’t Succeed …

Staff / Truthdig Jan 17, 2007 The U.S. and North Korea may meet for a second and possibly even a third round of talks following a surprise meeting. The White House had steadfastly refused to give in to Pyongyang's desire for direct discussions outside of the six-party talks, but the recent rendezvous between the two countries suggests there may be more flexibility in Washington these days. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Japan Considers Building Nukes

Staff / Truthdig Dec 25, 2006 The Japanese daily Sankei says it has obtained an internal government report outlining the requirements for building a nuclear weapon. The Japanese government denies that it intends to build such a device. However, public pressure has mounted following North Korea's nuclear and missile tests. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Videocast: Robert Scheer on North Korea, Iran and More

BLANK Oct 13, 2006 In the latest installment of the Truthdig Podcast, Robert Scheer offers his take on North Korea's nuclear test, negotiations with Iran, a possible victory for the Dems and much more. Dig deeper

New Worries for the Vacationer in Chief

Andy Borowitz / Truthdig Jul 22, 2006 As the crisis in the Middle East takes on graver proportions by the day, George W. Bush is gearing up for yet another retreat to his ranch in Crawford, Texas. Satirist Andy Borowitz reports that the Vacationer in Chief is determined to have fun, or "Hezbollah will have hell to pay." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Jon Stewart Mocks Bush’s Claims on Diplomacy

Staff / Truthdig Jul 12, 2006 "The Daily Show" host uses a montage of video clips of Bush alternately dismissing and praising the use of diplomacy in dealing with WMD-bent dictators like Saddam Hussein and North Korea's Kim Jong-Il. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )