GlobalStudies06

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• 1    globalspartan // Jan 9, 2007 at 5:30 pm

  1. Another country that author profiles is Japan. The author says that this country must exchange “substantial economic inducements for compliance with multilateral demands. These include the ‘complete, verifiable, and irreversible’ dismantlement of North Korea’s entire WMD arsenal plus resolution of the emotionally charged abducted Japanese citizen issue” (Moltz and Quinones 142).
  2. One piece of the argument that I disagree with is how Russia is on both sides of the fight to gain nuclear weapon control. Part of the thesis is that we need to work with other allies to figure out strategy. It seems stupid to work with Russia who is a close ally with North Korea. Putin the leader of Russia has pursued close relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong II.
  3. Another word that I am unfamiliar with is abrogation which means an official or legal cancellation.
  Alli Berger
  I didn’t know exactly what I was doing for number two.

• 2    globalspartan // Jan 9, 2007 at 7:13 pm

  1. The authors say that South Korea, who holds the majority of ownership in the Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization, needs to use this to help dismantle the nuclear program in North Korea. The authors explain that the workers of KEDO have built up trust with the North Koreans, which would be valuable if an agreement is reached. They would be capable of helping dismantle the nuclear plants, and the N. Koreans already trust them. And, as we saw in the Diane Sawyer tapes, they are not quick to trust outsiders.
  2. I diagree with the author’s arguement regarding Japan: “The Japanese people, and to a lesser extent their government, would prefer that North Korea collapsed into the arms of South Korea” (Moltz and Quinones 141). The authors go on to argue what diplomatic incentives the Japanese are willing to give the Koreans for their nuclear disarmament. The Japanese cannot be offering the Koreans incentives on one hand and wishing they would collapse on the other.
  3. Pragmatic (adj)- of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations; of or pertaining to the affairs of state or community. It is is used near the bottom of pg. 140 to say Putin’s goals for helping N. Korea are to further Russia’s goals, not particularly for the health of the global community.
  ~Kara B.

• 3    globalspartan // Jan 9, 2007 at 7:51 pm

  1.) One of the countries that the author profiles is Russia. Russian experts have suggested that “ Moscow could play a positive role in help0oing to dismantle North Korea’s Nuclear complex, particularly by taking custody of its fissile material for storage and eventual down blending” (Moltz Quinones 141).

  2.) North Koreas leader Kim Jong Il has created a personal relationship with Russia’s leader, Putin. This is a difficult situation because “Russia has offered security guarantees to both North and South Korea in the context of a future settlement” (Moltz Quinones 141).

  3.) A word that I did not understand was…Dilapidated.
  Dilapidated- A state of disrepair or deterioration, as through neglect.

  Shawna O.

• 4    globalspartan // Jan 9, 2007 at 8:26 pm

  1. One of the countries that chose was Russia. Like said in the beging Russa has been neglected as a potentail partner in pursing peace for the N. Korean nuclear crisis. But Russia has made large steps by making a equal free trade partner, they also have finacially assist them, last they are uniting rail roads to allow them to the European markets. One suggestion would be said in the text was “Moscow could play a positive role in helping to dismantle N. Korea’s nuclear complex, partically by taking custy of it’s fissile material for storage and eventaul downblending.”
  2. One thing that i might disagree with is Russia becomming too clos with N. Korea by supporting them in their development. I do support them by helping N. Korea bring itself out of poverty but u dont want help Korea becom a distructive world power.
  3. I feel like i know this word abd i should but i wanted to get the exact def of predcessors- One who precedes another in time, especially in holding an office or position.
  -Monica C

• 5    globalspartan // Jan 9, 2007 at 10:50 pm

  1. In the article the author gave a brief description of what certain countries do to help North Korea. One counrty is China. China helped set up the first three-party talks, and also the six-party talks. China has supplied goods such as food and technological advancements.They have also plegded to gaurentee security for North Korea.
  2. I disagree with the statements said about Russia is the fact that they are almost becoming North Korea. They are supplying to much, and helping to much, but i think it’s a way for them to futher the nuclear missiles.
  3. Mine isn’t really a specific word but they state that countries are supplying non-nuclear energy aid, which I actually dont know what it means.

  Alex S

• 6    globalspartan // Jan 10, 2007 at 8:48 am

  1. South Korea needs to make sure not to help North Korea to get out of poverty because if they do that they are completely ruining what the U.S is doing by creating economic sanctions. In the article it sates “South Korea has an abundance of everything North Korea needs to escape starvation and bankruptcy” (Moltz 140). So South Korea is a country that can really help the situation in North Korea by not helping them.
  2. One thing that I disagree with is that Russia is on both sides of the fight. My original thesis was that North Korea creating nuclear weapons if affecting all of its neighbors and if that is so then why would Russia be on the side of North Korea.
  3. bilateral: affecting two or both sides

  Jamie I.

• 7    globalspartan // Jan 10, 2007 at 9:02 am

  1. Another country that the author profiles is Russia. The author says that Russia has close ties to Kim Jon Il and offers security guarantees to both North and South Korea. This places Russia in a mutual place and experts further suggest that Moscow could play a role in dismantles NK’s nuclear complex, “particularly by taking custody of its fissile material for storage and eventual downblending.”
  2. One argument I disagree with is Russia’s situation. It doesn’t really add up in my mind that Il would be friends with a country that is also providing security to South Korea, and also it is incomprehensible why Russia would be friends with Il.
  3. Another word I was unfamiliar with was squandered, which means:
  1.To spend wastefully or extravagantly; dissipate. See Synonyms at waste.
  2.To fail to take advantage of; lose a chance for: squandered an opportunity to go to college.
  3. Obsolete To scatter.

  ~Carly S.~

• 8    globalspartan // Jan 10, 2007 at 9:09 am

  1. The author talks about China and how it can deal with the with the situation in North Korea. It says that China is Pyongyan’s closest ally. China is supplying Pyongyang with a great supply of food, petroleum, technology, investment capital, and economic aid. They also set up the first three-party talks and then the six-party talks. They are very valuable in dealing with the situation in North Korea.
  2. One thing that I disagree with in how China is providing North Korea with the key things like food, petroleum, technology, investment capital and economic aid when North Korea is a threat to them. They are close neighbor of North Korea and could do anything at anytime. The thesis says they need to do things to get rid of nuclear weapons in North Korea but I feel as though China is sort of ignoring this problem.
  3. Another word that I do not know is contingent- which means an event or condition that is likely but not inevitable.

  Jamie W

• 9    globalspartan // Jan 10, 2007 at 9:51 am

  1) Another country that the author pofiles is Russia. To help deal with the situation in North Korea the author says that Russia needs to use its close ties with the country at hand to help and make them less of a threat. Russia has a close relationship with Kim Jon Il and can use that to help out the nuclear situation.

  2)One point that i disagree with within the article is how China is aiding North Korea. Although it is with the neccesaties that the pwople will need to live, something serious needs to be done and they need to be cut off.

  3)Downblending- i cant find the definition.

  -Dylan L.

• 10    globalspartan // Jan 10, 2007 at 10:52 am

  1. The Japan people feel that North Korea needs to collapse into the arms of South Korea. The author says that both Japan as well as the United States needs to find a way to disarm North Korea and create a peaceful resolution. Japan is also helping North Korea get low interest loans in order to get peace. However so other courtiers are they to block North Korea’s changes of getting money.
  2. I disagree with giving North Korea access to small loans for many reasons. I feel that if you give them more money then they could just use to help them to create more Nuclear weapons. I think that they should prove that they are trustworthy first before we five them the opportunity to get more money. They are not trust worthy yet.
  3. One world that I did not know was Pyongyang a city in and the capital of North Korea, in the SW part. 1,500,000.
  Erika I.

• 11    globalspartan // Jan 10, 2007 at 11:05 am

  1)Another country that the author profiles is Japan. Japan can help out alot by stading side of the U.S. but thier weakness is that they are scared of warfare, which isnt a problem but North Korea will not move unless someone takes affirmative action. But i do agree with Kara because the Japanese government is offering North Korea all these helpful economic aides, why they still hope for them to collapse into South Korea’s arms.

  2)I disagree with The european union also giving North Korea all the economic improvements while we are usuing sanctions for them to disarm their WMD other countries are helping them get around them.

  3)pragmatic-of or pertaining to a practical point of view or practical considerations.

  (Jay Long)

• 12    globalspartan // Jan 10, 2007 at 11:16 am

  1- In regards to the european union, economic and cultural ties could be strengthened in order to induce North Korean Nuclear Cooperation. With the aide of neighboring countries, the North Korean rail way system could be expanded to provide a transcontinental railway spanning from the Korean penninsula to the iberian pennisula. The EU is a large market and a large humanitarian aid donater, and therefore could offer mutually beneficial incentives for nuclear stablization on the korean penninsula. The EU should be ready to take on a more decisive role as a world financial leader.
  2- I disagree with the assumption that a military conflct is the last resort for international policy concerning the nuclear issue. The military fervor of this repressive state would cause many innocent civilian deaths in neighboring countries. The Korean Penninsula cannot be taken in a blitz style military intervention, it has to be slowly overtaken by political incentives and also, negotiating. If millions could be mobilized, then the result of an interventionist force would only destablalize the region as a whole.
  3-I’m gona respond to Alex’s questions. By non-nuclear engery aid, they mean electricity created from sources other then atomic/nuclear energy.
  -peter

• 13    globalspartan // Jan 10, 2007 at 11:17 am

  1) To help deal with the North Korean nuclear crisis, the authors suggest that Russia should utilize its ties with North Korea. North Korea and Russia have had close relations with each other for years and this relationship can be used to everyone’s advantage if used appropriately.

  2) I find the situation with China and North Korea very disagreeable, and in some ways, hypocritical. China is sending large amounts of food, petroleum,and other important items to North Korea, though they want North Korea to disarm. If China has allied with the US is attempting to disarm N. Korea’s WMD, why should they provide for them as well?…

  3)
  Tenacity
  -the quality or property of being tenacious
  Tenacious
  -1. holding fast; characterized by keeping a firm hold.
  2. highly retentive: a tenacious memory

  ~Hope

• 14    globalspartan // Jan 10, 2007 at 11:31 am

  1) Russia is another country that the author profiles. He suggest Russia should use its newfound ties with North Korea to stop their production of nuclear weaponary. Also, Kim Jong Il has a close relationship with Russia’s leader.
  2) I disagree with basically everything about North Korea. They’re dropping the ball, and they gotta get their act together.
  3) Fissile- capable of being split or divided; cleavable.

  -Mike H!

• 15    globalspartan // Jan 11, 2007 at 11:10 am

  1. Japan is another country that the author profiles. He said to avoid war exchange “substantial economic inducements for compliance” which means to make and keep the economy in Japan one of the biggest economicly powered countries.

  2. I agree with Mike in that about of N.Korea. That is the main thing i disagree with.

  3. dilapidated- to cause or allow (a building, automobile, etc.) to fall into a state of disrepair, as by misuse or neglect

  ~[Nick DeViso]~

• 16    globalspartan // Jan 11, 2007 at 12:09 pm

  1) James Clay Moltz and C. Kenneth Quinones say the Nations of The European Union may also be inclined to toss up their two cents, real funds, and clout in a multilateral package to end North Korea’s Nuclear Programs. As a union, the countries have been major contributors to better relations with North Korea and seem to rain assistance down on the country like candy from a piñata at the birthday of a royal communist leader’s child. The authors assert that the EU must use their clout for more peaceful international community.
  2) I disagree with the argument posed that states the political theatrics benefit neither side. The following sentence says that such lackluster theatrics by the U.S. are allowing North Korea to move close and then closer to a bomb while using its known capabilities to reprocess plutonium. That little paragraph statement contradicts itself. North Korea obviously seeks nuclear technological use, and remains stubbornly at a draw of sorts with their equally stubborn adversary, the U.S. The authors imply that Korea’s progression towards a bomb is a negative thing from the perspective of the U.S. and yet the U.S. sits behind the policies of other countries. They say this with out elaboration to the evident problem.
  -jb

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