Global Negotiations Analysis

Global Negotiation Article Analysis

University of Phoenix

Organizational Negotiations

MGT/445

Global Negotiation Article Analysis

In May of 2009, North Korea engaged in underground nuclear testing much to the dismay of the international community. Following the incident, several countries including Russia, China, and the United States (US) were apprehensive about the potential threats and implications of such action. As a result, governments initiated negotiations intended to defuse and remove the threat of weapons of mass destruction from the North Korean Peninsula. This paper will discuss the international negotiation process that took place, including the implications of technology and globalization in this particular situation.

Background History

In 2005, North Korea had agreed to abandon its nuclear weapons program in exchange for incentives that included economic cooperation in energy, trade, and investment opportunities (US Department of State, 2005). North Korea violated the agreement when it detonated a nuclear warhead on May 25, 2009, and once again subjected to economic sanctions. Many nations joined forces to implement sanctions against North Korea in the hopes of forcing the country ultimately to eliminate nuclear weapons from the country (Kaufmann, 2009). Meetings between the United States, South Korea, Japan, China, and Russian governments have produced a strong resolve to deal with the circumstances surrounding the testing of nuclear weapons. Because of the violation of the previous agreement, the five countries did not compromise on the actions that the North Korean government needs to take if it was to avoid economic sanctions. North Korea must commit to making the necessary steps to denuclearization or the negotiation process will stall, posing a serious threat to the world should they decide to launch an attack.

Negotiation Process

US President Obama and the United Nations were equally anxious in finding a quick...