This scenario, from the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962 (exactly 55 years ago) yields valuable clues about how American diplomacy – far more than any “fire and fury” rhetoric – could resolve the dangerous standoff with North Korea. And here is where the Cuban Missile Crisis could show us the way out of the current cul-de-sac. The U.S. pledge would be guaranteed by North Korea’s protector, China, which would commit formally to coming to North Korea’s aid if Washington ever reneged on its promise. The United States also would achieve its foremost objective: getting North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons. A non-nuclear North Korea also would enhance the security of Japan and South Korea, strengthening their alliance with the United States.

Source: Huffington Post October 26, 2017 19:41 UTC