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The realist view of international politics — one that sees the world for what it is and attempts to consider the interests of other parties in foreign policy formation — largely remains anathema in Washington’s decision-making circles. 

Realism, however, offers a partial explanation for the current deadlock in relations between North Korea and the United States.

Within the realist camp of Washington’s Korea scholars, some are arguing that current events could present an opportunityfor a reset concerning South Korea and the