1. a) Previously, what demand did Kim Jong Un make as a condition for engaging in talks with the U.S. and our allies?
b) What has Kim now offered to do in exchange for a meeting with the U.S. and our allies?

2. What is President Trump’s goal for meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un?

3. What does President Trump’s strategy in dealing with North Korea continue to be? (What does the Trump administration stress about the U.S. position?)

4. How does Mr. Trump’s strategy in dealing with North Korea differ from that of former presidents?

5. Read two negative reactions to President Trump’s strategy from a March 9 AFP report:

• Evan Medeiros, of the Eurasia Group think tank, and a former Asia advisor to Barack Obama said, ”It essentially provides him equal status with the US president and strengthens his bid to have North Korea be recognized as a de facto nuclear power.” It "will not lead to North Korea's denuclearization. Instead, it will enhance the stature and legitimacy of Kim's regime, give him more time to develop his nuclear weapons arsenal, and enable him to more effectively seek sanctions relief."
• Jeffrey Lewis, who heads the respected East Asia Nonproliferation Program at the Middlebury Institute of Strategic Studies, also says Trump is being duped: "Kim is not inviting Trump so that he can surrender North Korea's weapons. Kim is inviting Trump to demonstrate that his investment in nuclear and missile capabilities has forced the United States to treat him as an equal."

Then, watch the first 2 videos under “Resources” below from Fox & Friends as the hosts discuss Trump’s strategy.

Only time will tell if President Trump’s strategy will be a success, or if his detractors are correct. What do you think?

6. Watch the third video, which is a montage of President Trump’s warnings to North Korea - and media reaction to Trump. Again, only time will tell if Trump’s tough talk and strategy of maximum pressure will succeed where his predecessor’s strategy of “strategic patience” didn’t.
The last video is from CNN’s Erin Burnett, anchor of Erin Burnett OutFront, “a dynamic nightly news program that provides in-depth analysis of global headlines, compelling newsmaker interviews, and lively debates on the day's top issues.” Listen to her remarks. What do you think of Ms. Burnett’s reaction?