Powell seeks to break nuclear stalemate with North Korea
Secretary of State Colin Powell aims to thaw the stalemate over North Korea’s nuclear programs by forging a multilateral security framework with Pyongyang’s neighbors. He notes Pyongyang’s fear of U.S. attack as a major obstacle and plans to discuss models from eight decades of precedents as six party talks linger unresolved. Powell travels to Thailand next week for an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting with foreign ministers.