March 29, 2024
Analysis

Why, for Kim and Trump, domestic politics dominated the Hanoi meeting

Goings-on at home likely played a major role in the no-deal summit

Most people would agree that domestic politics affect diplomatic negotiations, and last month's Hanoi summit was interesting because it provided some visible clues as to the relationship between what goes on at home and foreign policy.

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that the congressional hearing of Michael Cohen -- which took place during the summit -- might have contributed his decision to walk away.

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