Talking to North Korea: Ending the Nuclear Standoff: Glyn Ford
Talking to North Korea: Ending the Nuclear Standoff Paperback – September 15, 2018
by Glyn Ford (Author)
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Few attempts have been made to understand the internal logic of Kim Jong-un’s regime and why life in North Korea is so difficult.
This provocative insider’s account blasts apart the myths which paint North Korea as a rogue state run by a mad leader. Informed by extraordinary access to the country's leadership, Glyn Ford investigates the regime from the inside, providing game-changing insights. Acknowledging that North Korea is a deeply flawed and barbaric state, he nonetheless shows that sections of the leadership are desperate to modernize and end their isolation.
With chapters on recent developments including the Trump / Kim summit, Ford supports a dialogue between East and West and provides a road map to avert the looming threat of a war that would threaten the lives of millions.
This provocative insider’s account blasts apart the myths which paint North Korea as a rogue state run by a mad leader. Informed by extraordinary access to the country's leadership, Glyn Ford investigates the regime from the inside, providing game-changing insights. Acknowledging that North Korea is a deeply flawed and barbaric state, he nonetheless shows that sections of the leadership are desperate to modernize and end their isolation.
With chapters on recent developments including the Trump / Kim summit, Ford supports a dialogue between East and West and provides a road map to avert the looming threat of a war that would threaten the lives of millions.
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Editorial Reviews
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“An insightful and provocative analysis.”(William Ury, cofounder of the Harvard Negotiation Project)
“A timely, perceptive, and penetrating analysis of North Korea. This is a must for those who are interested in contemporary North Korean affairs.”
(Chung-in Moon, Distinguished University Professor, Yonsei University)
“With almost fifty visits to the DPRK, Glyn Ford is one of the top European experts on the Korean Peninsula. Readers, whatever their political views, will find much to stimulate their thinking regarding one of the most important political-security issues of our time.”(Jeffrey D. Feltman, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs)
“With direct access to North Korean government officials and a lifetime of observation and analysis of the country, Glyn Ford has insight like no other. A strongly recommended, impartial read, revealing previous political tricks and failures of 73 years of miscommunication and stagnation. . . . A possible path out of this mess.”
(Nicholas Bonner, Founder of Koryo Tours)
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About the Author
Glyn Ford is director of the NGO Track2Asia, a member of the Labour Party’s International Committee, and an elected constituency representative on Labour’s National Policy Forum. He is the author of North Korea on the Brink, also published by Pluto Press. He has visited North Korea almost 50 times as an MEP amongst other professional capacities.
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Product details
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Pluto Press (October 15, 2018)
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SMS
5.0 out of 5 starsMust readJanuary 25, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
This is an excellent and up-to-date book on DPRK. I would go as far to say that it is a must read. Im surprised it doesn't have any other reviews yet.
The book is comprehensive, covering history, diplomacy, and everyday life. The book crushed stereotypes I held about the country without rose-tainting the country.
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Bllue
5.0 out of 5 starsImportant book from one of the few people with direct access to the DPRK leadershipJanuary 26, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
The book gave a useful history up to the present day - - lots of interesting new information. Author has visited the DPRK more than 50 times and has knowledge due to his "extraordinary" access in-country. A must read for anyone working on DPRK-related issues. Also, an accessible read.
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Editorial Reviews
Review
“An insightful and provocative analysis.”(William Ury, cofounder of the Harvard Negotiation Project)
“A timely, perceptive, and penetrating analysis of North Korea. This is a must for those who are interested in contemporary North Korean affairs.”
(Chung-in Moon, Distinguished University Professor, Yonsei University)
“With almost fifty visits to the DPRK, Glyn Ford is one of the top European experts on the Korean Peninsula. Readers, whatever their political views, will find much to stimulate their thinking regarding one of the most important political-security issues of our time.”(Jeffrey D. Feltman, United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Political Affairs)
“With direct access to North Korean government officials and a lifetime of observation and analysis of the country, Glyn Ford has insight like no other. A strongly recommended, impartial read, revealing previous political tricks and failures of 73 years of miscommunication and stagnation. . . . A possible path out of this mess.”
(Nicholas Bonner, Founder of Koryo Tours)
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About the Author
Glyn Ford is director of the NGO Track2Asia, a member of the Labour Party’s International Committee, and an elected constituency representative on Labour’s National Policy Forum. He is the author of North Korea on the Brink, also published by Pluto Press. He has visited North Korea almost 50 times as an MEP amongst other professional capacities.
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Product details
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Pluto Press (October 15, 2018)
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Top Reviews
SMS
5.0 out of 5 starsMust readJanuary 25, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
This is an excellent and up-to-date book on DPRK. I would go as far to say that it is a must read. Im surprised it doesn't have any other reviews yet.
The book is comprehensive, covering history, diplomacy, and everyday life. The book crushed stereotypes I held about the country without rose-tainting the country.
One person found this helpful
HelpfulComment Report abuse
Bllue
5.0 out of 5 starsImportant book from one of the few people with direct access to the DPRK leadershipJanuary 26, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
The book gave a useful history up to the present day - - lots of interesting new information. Author has visited the DPRK more than 50 times and has knowledge due to his "extraordinary" access in-country. A must read for anyone working on DPRK-related issues. Also, an accessible read.
HelpfulComment Report abuse
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