George Bush is once again letting a deal with North Korea slip through his fingers. It is true, his foreign policy has sprung so many leaks [vide Pakistan], he hasn't enough fingers and toes to stanch the dyke. However, by not living up to his promises of aid and eventual cross recognition, he has once again come to a full stop at North Korea's stonewall of fulfilling fully its pledge to denuclearise completely.
You would think that his dealing with Pyongyang would have taught him something about dealing with the government of Kim Jong il. If it did, it has not sunk in that Mr. Kim deals on a quid pro quo basis. So trying to smooze North Korea with visions of sugar plums in the way of economic aid and diplomatic recognition are simply hot air.
The airs of the New York Philamonic when it comes to Pyongyang in February 2008 might soften hard feelings but it won't move Kim Jong il one bit.
Bush is looking for a victory on the cheap in foreign affairs, and when it is served to him in a celadon vase, he's letting it slip out of his hands.
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