Objectives
McMaster says they are putting all options on the table. He says the war could be very costly. They would rather come to some sort of compromise. To avert war is what they are hoping for.
Despite all of this, they will go to war if North Korea persists. He says they are conscious of how the North could affect the South and hold them for ransom.
He mentioned the fire power the North Koreans have at this time. The suffering they could cause the South Koreans. All of these are concerns the White House have at this time.
The main plan for the US is to force Kim to denuclearize. The intention is to get him to desist from his weapons program.
McMaster said that Trump had some success in talks with China’s Leader. The talks happened at the last G20 Summit meeting.
He said that China agreed that North Korea is a threat to them. The arsenal of that Country makes it a threat.
He agreed they can’t be a freeze for freeze in working with the North Koreans. That is because of their capabilities now.
McMaster also said that Xi Jinping sees the influence he has because of economic power. The US are willing to work with China if possible.
Looking at the current situation, the US would work alone.
The National Security Adviser believes that Kim is having sleepless nights. He thinks that he knows the World is against him.
