The state of play prior to January 2004
"Would you like to see our product?"
Disastrous consequences of Bolton's hammer
Back to North Korea : "No LWR till pigs fly"
Kim Jong Il : buying time
"Tell America it worked. DPRK is filled with pride"
2007 : back to the negotiating table
2007 and 2008 visits : back to Yongbyon to confirm disablement
2008 : almost there, but it all falls apart
2009 visit: "You don't know how bad it will get"
2009 and 2010: clenching the fist, not reaching for Obama's outstretched hand
2010 visit : "tomorrow, you will have a bigger surprise"
November 2010 to April 2012 : deal blows up along with rocket
"Does the U.S. blow this up over one stupid rocket launch?"
From strategic patience to benign neglect
The "fire and fury" of 2017
From the Olympics to Singapore
Closing observations: hinge points and missteps.
