Comments on: N. Korea Scholarly article, Day 1 – 1.8.07 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/ The world is a big place... Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:09:20 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: globalspartan http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/comment-page-1/#comment-605 globalspartan Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:40:05 +0000 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/#comment-605 ^-jb^ ^-jb^

]]> By: globalspartan http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/comment-page-1/#comment-604 globalspartan Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:39:30 +0000 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/#comment-604 1) North Korean intentions and endeavors in the development of nuclear weapons capabilities pose a looming threat to the neighboring nations of South Korea, China, Russia, and Japan. This threat will remain unless political stunts and half-assed attempts to present a clear framework are trashed and the six party talks are taken beyond childhood playground level of stubbornness, to discussions on matters of substance. A first step should also include serious alliances, ones that are not half hearted, made by the U.S. Freezing actions must be taken, not simply talked about, and solid evidence of a nuclear program must be required for the U.S. to take action on the nuclear program. 2) The shadow boxing U.S. needs to stop hiding behind other countries (South Korea, China, and Russia). Their interests would be better served Washington seized the lead and began sketches of specific contributions which it, and other concerned parties can and should make to a multilateral settlement. This would demonstrate the U.S. as forthcoming and more trustworthy that it has proved to be in the past. This requires Washington to actually engage its long-hated adversary. The current us policy has proven to be practically ineffectual denouncements. A more up-front and cooperative policy would benefit the U.S. and demand action by example and by spreading responsibility to regional actors surrounding North Korea and increase the odds of satisfaction, felt by the parties towards the coerced actions of Korea. Similar policies utilized by former presidents reversed the policy of Containment and combined armed deterrence, multilateral diplomatic pressure, and inducements (in the form of humanitarian assistance and the promise of normalized diplomatic and economic ties) convincing their communist adversaries to open up to the world beyond their own borders. This obviously worked as a successful strategy. As a result, China, Russia, and most of their former communist allies are undergoing radical transformations and no longer stand as “Imminent Threats” to international peace, or the sanctuary of the United States. 3) I did not understand the meaning of autarkic: a) the condition of self-sufficiency, esp. economic, as applied to a nation. b) a national policy of economic independence. 1) North Korean intentions and endeavors in the development of nuclear weapons capabilities pose a looming threat to the neighboring nations of South Korea, China, Russia, and Japan. This threat will remain unless political stunts and half-assed attempts to present a clear framework are trashed and the six party talks are taken beyond childhood playground level of stubbornness, to discussions on matters of substance. A first step should also include serious alliances, ones that are not half hearted, made by the U.S. Freezing actions must be taken, not simply talked about, and solid evidence of a nuclear program must be required for the U.S. to take action on the nuclear program.
2) The shadow boxing U.S. needs to stop hiding behind other countries (South Korea, China, and Russia). Their interests would be better served Washington seized the lead and began sketches of specific contributions which it, and other concerned parties can and should make to a multilateral settlement. This would demonstrate the U.S. as forthcoming and more trustworthy that it has proved to be in the past. This requires Washington to actually engage its long-hated adversary. The current us policy has proven to be practically ineffectual denouncements. A more up-front and cooperative policy would benefit the U.S. and demand action by example and by spreading responsibility to regional actors surrounding North Korea and increase the odds of satisfaction, felt by the parties towards the coerced actions of Korea.
Similar policies utilized by former presidents reversed the policy of Containment and combined armed deterrence, multilateral diplomatic pressure, and inducements (in the form of humanitarian assistance and the promise of normalized diplomatic and economic ties) convincing their communist adversaries to open up to the world beyond their own borders. This obviously worked as a successful strategy. As a result, China, Russia, and most of their former communist allies are undergoing radical transformations and no longer stand as “Imminent Threats” to international peace, or the sanctuary of the United States.
3) I did not understand the meaning of autarkic:

a) the condition of self-sufficiency, esp. economic, as applied to a nation.
b) a national policy of economic independence.

]]> By: globalspartan http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/comment-page-1/#comment-602 globalspartan Thu, 11 Jan 2007 02:09:15 +0000 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/#comment-602 2- Debunking the existing claim that uranium based nuclear research is not taking palce in N. Korea (Moltz and Auinones 137) is a crucial step that concerned parties must make a priority. This clear infraction on international law will corner the koreans through logic. Also, the idea of dropping the condemnation front and replacing it with real negotiation is crucial. The U.S. made a big mistake by singling out the Korean regime as part of the notorious "Axis of Evil." Besides angering the Koreans, this condemnation made them take up a defensive agenda. -Peter, question #2 2- Debunking the existing claim that uranium based nuclear research is not taking palce in N. Korea (Moltz and Auinones 137) is a crucial step that concerned parties must make a priority. This clear infraction on international law will corner the koreans through logic. Also, the idea of dropping the condemnation front and replacing it with real negotiation is crucial. The U.S. made a big mistake by singling out the Korean regime as part of the notorious “Axis of Evil.” Besides angering the Koreans, this condemnation made them take up a defensive agenda.
-Peter, question #2

]]> By: globalspartan http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/comment-page-1/#comment-582 globalspartan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:50:23 +0000 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/#comment-582 1) It has argued correctly that North Korean efforts to develope a nuclear weapons capability are a porblem not only for the United States, but also for all of North Korea's neighbors, including particulary South Korea, China, Russia, and Japan. 2)The two recommendations I thought made the most sense were that the United States needs to get serious about working out a strong, united strategy with its freinds and allies, and The Bush administration would therefore do well to reconsider its strategy-before its too late and multiple North Korea weapons have been deployed. 3)Consensus- general agreement or concord; harmony. (Jay Long) 1) It has argued correctly that North Korean efforts to develope a nuclear weapons capability are a porblem not only for the United States, but also for all of North Korea’s neighbors, including particulary South Korea, China, Russia, and Japan.

2)The two recommendations I thought made the most sense were that the United States needs to get serious about working out a strong, united strategy with its freinds and allies, and The Bush administration would therefore do well to reconsider its strategy-before its too late and multiple North Korea weapons have been deployed.

3)Consensus- general agreement or concord; harmony.

(Jay Long)

]]> By: globalspartan http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/comment-page-1/#comment-581 globalspartan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 15:32:44 +0000 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/#comment-581 1) The authors thesis statement is that North Korea is developing a nuclear weapon not only to use against the U.S. but also South Korea, China, Japan, and Russia. 2) My recommendations for the U.S. regarding North Korea is to not bother them for awhile. Keep a close eye on them of course, but keep the interaction to a minimum. North Korea already hates us enough and now that we know they have nuclear capabilities I don't think it's a good idea to piss them off. 3)Inducement- the act of inducing the state of being induced something that induces -Mike H 1) The authors thesis statement is that North Korea is developing a nuclear weapon not only to use against the U.S. but also South Korea, China, Japan, and Russia.

2) My recommendations for the U.S. regarding North Korea is to not bother them for awhile. Keep a close eye on them of course, but keep the interaction to a minimum. North Korea already hates us enough and now that we know they have nuclear capabilities I don’t think it’s a good idea to piss them off.

3)Inducement- the act of inducing
the state of being induced
something that induces
-Mike H

]]> By: globalspartan http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/comment-page-1/#comment-579 globalspartan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:22:04 +0000 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/#comment-579 1. The authors thesis statement is that by North Korea making nuclear weapons, there not only putting us at risk but all the surrounding countries like China, Russia, South Korea and Japan. 2. Two reccomendations I thought made alot of sense is one; we need to shut down the plutonium-based program in North Korea because we need to stop them from making the weapons. The second one is; that giving them goods such as food respect and oil would be good to do because I think all they want is respect and people to be like thats a strong country. If we show them respect and let them think there powerful then they'll be happy and not threaten anyone. Christina Newsome 1. The authors thesis statement is that by North Korea making nuclear weapons, there not only putting us at risk but all the surrounding countries like China, Russia, South Korea and Japan.
2. Two reccomendations I thought made alot of sense is one; we need to shut down the plutonium-based program in North Korea because we need to stop them from making the weapons. The second one is; that giving them goods such as food respect and oil would be good to do because I think all they want is respect and people to be like thats a strong country. If we show them respect and let them think there powerful then they’ll be happy and not threaten anyone.

Christina Newsome

]]> By: globalspartan http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/comment-page-1/#comment-578 globalspartan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 13:20:03 +0000 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/#comment-578 1) I agree with Carly in that NK poses a large threat to their neighbors China, Russia, Japan and the US, who has to act further in the situation before they continue to make things worse. 2)The two recommendations that make the most sense to me is “to freeze and shut down the plutonium-based program of Yongbyong” and “provide concrete evidence of the uranium-based program and shut it down” (Moltz and Auinones 137). The first seems legitimate because NK is posing a major threat and needs to be stopped. The second is right for the same reasons, to insure the safety of the world and stop NK. 3) Condemnations meaning censure or blame. -Dylan L. 1) I agree with Carly in that NK poses a large threat to their neighbors China, Russia, Japan and the US, who has to act further in the situation before they continue to make things worse.

2)The two recommendations that make the most sense to me is “to freeze and shut down the plutonium-based program of Yongbyong” and “provide concrete evidence of the uranium-based program and shut it down” (Moltz and Auinones 137). The first seems legitimate because NK is posing a major threat and needs to be stopped. The second is right for the same reasons, to insure the safety of the world and stop NK.

3) Condemnations meaning censure or blame.

-Dylan L.

]]> By: globalspartan http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/comment-page-1/#comment-575 globalspartan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:38:56 +0000 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/#comment-575 1. Thesis Statement: If the North Korea continues to develop Nuclear weapons then they will not only affect the United States but also China, Japan, Russia and South Korea. 2. One recommendation that makes a lot of since is that the United sates state real conversations to create a nuclear freeze. Second the United States need to find a way to completely shut down the uranium based program. These two things being done will make sure that North Korea can not easily keep making nuclear weapons. 3. One word that I did not know was convene which means: to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose. Erika I. 1. Thesis Statement:
If the North Korea continues to develop Nuclear weapons then they will not only affect the United States but also China, Japan, Russia and South Korea.
2. One recommendation that makes a lot of since is that the United sates state real conversations to create a nuclear freeze. Second the United States need to find a way to completely shut down the uranium based program. These two things being done will make sure that North Korea can not easily keep making nuclear weapons.
3. One word that I did not know was convene which means: to come together or assemble, usually for some public purpose.
Erika I.

]]> By: globalspartan http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/comment-page-1/#comment-573 globalspartan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 03:48:20 +0000 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/#comment-573 1. The author’s thesis is: North Korea poses a large threat their neighbors China, Russia, Japan and the United States who has to act further in the situation before they continue to make things worse. 2. The first recommendation that makes sense to me is, “…Washington were to take the lead and begin to sketch out the range of specific contributions that it and other concerned parties can and should make to a multilateral settlement.” I like this one because I agree that America should take the lead and firmly place their foot down, no hovering. The second recommendation that I liked was along with Kara, offering provisions like food, oil, respect, to sway them over. Showing them respect would possibly take away some animosity and the feeling that they are ‘out of the loop’ (not being apart of any decision making). 3. A word I didn’t know was tenacity which means the state or quality of being tenacious and tenacious means persistent determination. ~Carly~ 1. The author’s thesis is: North Korea poses a large threat their neighbors China, Russia, Japan and the United States who has to act further in the situation before they continue to make things worse.
2. The first recommendation that makes sense to me is, “…Washington were to take the lead and begin to sketch out the range of specific contributions that it and other concerned parties can and should make to a multilateral settlement.” I like this one because I agree that America should take the lead and firmly place their foot down, no hovering. The second recommendation that I liked was along with Kara, offering provisions like food, oil, respect, to sway them over. Showing them respect would possibly take away some animosity and the feeling that they are ‘out of the loop’ (not being apart of any decision making).
3. A word I didn’t know was tenacity which means the state or quality of being tenacious and tenacious means persistent determination.

~Carly~

]]> By: globalspartan http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/comment-page-1/#comment-572 globalspartan Tue, 09 Jan 2007 02:30:52 +0000 http://globalspartan.edublogs.org/2007/01/08/n-korea-scholarly-article-day-1-1807/#comment-572 1 Thesis: America must sit down and begin talks with North Korea to begin progress towards stopping plutonium programs and beging open trading and poltical back-scratching between all countries involved. 2. One reccomendation that makes sense to me is offering N. Korea provisions outside of oil, like food, trade, and respect would make them come around faster than sanctions. Like Peter said, N. Korea kind of has the attitude of a defiant child: it will keep doing what you tell it not to, but will want to please you in order to be well rewarded. Another reccomendation that made sense to me was settling down and just beginning talks with N. Korea. It sounds like we've been alluding to it, but in the end always avoiding the actual act. Let's make a good example by getting the ball rolling! 3. Ineffectual (Adj.) not producing the proper or intended effect (featured on page 138). ~kara B. 1 Thesis: America must sit down and begin talks with North Korea to begin progress towards stopping plutonium programs and beging open trading and poltical back-scratching between all countries involved.
2. One reccomendation that makes sense to me is offering N. Korea provisions outside of oil, like food, trade, and respect would make them come around faster than sanctions. Like Peter said, N. Korea kind of has the attitude of a defiant child: it will keep doing what you tell it not to, but will want to please you in order to be well rewarded. Another reccomendation that made sense to me was settling down and just beginning talks with N. Korea. It sounds like we’ve been alluding to it, but in the end always avoiding the actual act. Let’s make a good example by getting the ball rolling!
3. Ineffectual (Adj.) not producing the proper or intended effect (featured on page 138).
~kara B.

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