With the wars in Iran and Ukraine still unresolved, analysts believe Trump could turn to Asia in search of a major foreign policy breakthrough during his final two years in office.
The two leaders met three times during Trump’s first term, but their negotiations collapsed in 2019 over North Korea’s nuclear weapons and sanctions relief.
Seven years later, Kim holds a much stronger hand.
North Korea has expanded its nuclear arsenal, developed more advanced missiles and strengthened its relationships with Russia and China, reducing its dependence on Washington.
Trump has repeatedly praised his relationship with Kim, but Pyongyang has yet to respond to American outreach ahead of a potential meeting in China this month.
Any breakthrough could require Washington to abandon its demand for complete North Korean denuclearization, a concession that would alarm South Korea and Japan.
And with Democrats controlling Congress, Kim may question whether Trump can deliver on any agreement.
Trump wants another summit, but this time Kim may be the one setting the terms.
Source: The Jerusalem Post / Writer: Mhedi
