Trump’s resumption of talks with Kim can only succeed if AUKUS+ is radically reformed

Trump’s Resumption Of Talks With Kim Can Only Succeed If AUKUS+ Is Radically ReformedAndrew KorybkoAug 19, 2026 Instead of Japan and the ROK taking the lead in containing China, the US would retain this role while recognizing the DPRK as a nuclear power and approving a Russian-Japanese peace deal, thus simplifying regional security by reducing the number of fault lines that could lead to World War…