US Holds Direct Negotiations with North Korea

I could be wrong, but it seems significantly under-reported that the US has reversed course in its approach to dealing with North Korea. 

 

For years, the position of the Bush administration has been to relegate any negotiations with the North Koreans to six-party talks involving North Korea, South Korea, China, Japan, Russia and the US.  By contrast, today's headlines show in essence bilateral negotiations between the US and NK with six-party talks occurring only on the periphery.

 

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The difference is obvious.  The only question remaining is how long until Bush is called on the flip.