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April 11, 2012

U.S. Has Little Leverage to Stop North Korea's Missile

Washington Post, Washington Post

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The cycle of actions with which North Korea has manipulated the United States for nearly two decades remains unchanged: It promises a freeze on its nuclear and missile programs in exchange for economic and diplomatic concessions; it breaks those promises; and then it lashes out when it is held accountable.

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