Report on US and North Korea Nuclear Negotiation Strategies

This report analyzes the nuclear negotiation dynamics between the United States and North Korea, highlighting the historical context of the relationship and the tensions that have arisen over time. It traces the origins of the conflict back to the post-World War II era, discussing the influence of the Cold War and the role of the United Nations. The report focuses on the current situation, particularly the concerns regarding North Korea's nuclear program and the responses from the United States, including the Trump administration's approach. It also proposes two potential methods for resolving the nuclear tensions: integrative negotiation and mutual adjustment. Integrative negotiation involves direct communication and trust between the two nations, while mutual adjustment suggests recognizing each other's nuclear capabilities to prevent further conflict. The report underscores the global implications of the situation and the importance of finding peaceful solutions.

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Part 1:
The nuclear relationship between the United States and North Korea is actually the
outcome of years of bitterness between the two countries. The United Nations after the World
War II divided on temporary basis but the failed relationship between the US and USSR. While
the United States station its army in South Korea, the USSR supported North Korea. The United
States Government in 1950 compelled the United Nations to support North Korea. The modern
day nuclear competition between these two countries is the outcome of this support the US stills
provides to South Korea. Trump administration resented growing nuclear power of North Korea
as a threat to its own security and that of South Korea. North Korea keep on conducting nuclear
tests which keep on fueling further tensions between the US and itself. However, in February
2018, the two nations have shown signs of negotiations when Washington said that the president
would accept offers of negotiation meetings with North Korea to settle the tension between the
two nations (express.co.uk, 2018).
Part 2:
The nuclear tensions between the United States and North Korea can be settled in two
methods:
Integrative Negotiation:
The United States of America and North Korea can opt for integrative negotiation where
the two leaders of the two countries can hold meetings to arrive at solutions to end the nuclear
tensions. The governments of the two nations must trust each other and there must be
transparent communication between the governments (Lewicki, Barry & Saunders, 2015).

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Mutual Adjustment:
The United States and North Korea can opt for mutual adjustment by recognizing each
other’s nuclear power. It must be pointed out that both countries are backed by nations which
are nuclear power themselves and an aggression would include a global nuclear war. The US and
North Korea must understand the seriousness of the matter and solve their nuclear tensions
(express.co.uk, 2018).

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Lewicki, R., Barry, B., & Saunders, D. (2015). Negotiation: Readings, Exercises, and Cases:7th
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