Earth Times: North Korean Breakthrough via Google

The jury, in this case a jury of one, is still out on how effective this agreement will be, particularly how long the reactor will remain closed down and how great a signal this is of a departure from the diplomatic strategy of brinkmanship used by the regime of Kim Jung-Il. However, it is important to acknowledge the victories by our national foreign policy team. Secretary Rice and her team deserve credit and seem to be making strides on a few fronts, despite serving under a chief executive who still leaves a lot to be desired with regard to approaching foreign affairs with any appreciable foresight or discernment.