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Breakthrough or Cave-In? The AP, via the N.Y. Times, is reporting rumors that all six nations may be prepared to agree in principle on a path toward an eventual peace treaty with North Korea. Even North Korea’s demand for “peaceful” nuclear power–a demand no doubt emboldened by the statements of our former South Korean ally–is described by Chris Hill as “not a show-stopper.”

If so–and it’s not so yet–it’s disturbing. One wonders how well we would bear up under similar pressure when everything is in place but untidy details about verification and human rights. The administration sounds divided and cowed.