| Description |
1 online resource (13 pages) : color illustrations |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Background : state of the North Korean threat -- Existing sanctions : long neglected and outmoded, recently reinvigorated -- The Chinese perspective -- A new sanctions strategy -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
"Sanctions have been a long-standing element of U.S. policy toward North Korea. However, prior to 2016, U.S. and international sanctions against North Korea were primarily designed to target specific entities involved in its nuclear and missile programs and its international support networks -- rather than creating broader pressure on the country's economy. This focus began to shift after North Korea's fourth and fifth nuclear tests in 2016, when the U.S. government and its allies began to pivot toward a more muscular response ... Since being sworn in, President Donald Trump has adopted a strong posture toward North Korea, including imposing additional sanctions designations and pushing for a more robust military force posture in Asia. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and other administration officials have threatened to take additional steps, including imposing broader 'secondary sanctions' that would target Chinese and other foreign companies that continue to trade with North Korea. Even as it pursues a more vigorous pressure strategy, however, the Trump administration has expressed openness to diplomatic negotiations with Pyongyang. Tillerson has stated that the United States would be prepared to engage in diplomacy 'when conditions are right.' As Congress and the executive branch consider ways to combat the North Korean threat, this report offers policymakers an analysis of the situation, an assessment of the successes and failures of sanctions imposed to date, and options for increasing Pyongyang's economic isolation. With enhanced economic leverage, the United States will be better placed to address North Korea's destabilizing influence and lay the table for potential nuclear diplomacy"--Publisher's web site |
| Notes |
"July 2017." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 12-13) |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (CNAS, viewed July 28, 2017) |
| Subject |
Economic sanctions, American -- Korea (North)
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Diplomatic relations.
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Economic sanctions, American.
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| SUBJECT |
United States -- Foreign relations -- Korea (North)
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Korea (North) -- Foreign relations -- United States
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| Subject |
Korea (North)
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United States.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Harrell, Peter E., author.
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Rosenberg, Elizabeth (Policy scientist), author.
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Center for a New American Security, publisher.
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