Former Acting CIA Director: Don’t Overreact to North Korean Provocations

North Korea took a significant step forward in its missile program this week with a successful test launch of what is believed to be an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). 

This technical milestone highlights the questions surrounding potential military or diplomatic responses to North Korea, given the threat any kind of action would pose to civilians as well as the lack of any signal from China that it would level any kind of sanctions on Kim Jong-un’s regime that would have an impact. What are some realistic options for the United States and the international community to curb or control the North Korean nuclear program?

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