Hope on Korean Peninsula

For John, BLUF:  Some regret the lack of continuity in US Foreign Policy under President Trump, but the old ways weren't working.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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'Trump administration offers better chance for Korean reunification'

This article, from The Korean Times, is authored by Kim Hyo-jin, (m.koreatimes.co.kr), dateline 20 November 2017.

Under the leadership of U.S. President Donald Trump, the two Koreas have a better chance for reunification, activists and Korea watchers said Wednesday.

Their view, presented at the International Forum for One Korea international forum held on Nov. 14 to 15 at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, and Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, is an assessment of the escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula amid the war of words between North Korean and U.S. leaders.

They pointed out that Trump has put the peninsula high on the United States’ foreign policy agenda, unlike the previous Barack Obama administration whose approach of strategic patience had led to the U.S.’s inaction; they said the attention Trump brought shed light on advocates of the reunification of the two Koreas, who are seeking larger support for their campaign.

Then there is the fact the President Trump's poll numbers are running ahead of the three M's, Merkel, Macron and May.

Regards  —  Cliff