So they would have us believe. The latest Time article professes to tell us all about how this current situation is the Bush admin. fault, and how they know exactly what is going on with Kim & Co. It somewhat sticks in my craw. Two points.

1) Time professes that the U.S. wants regime change in NK, but it's neighbors (SK, China) do not. No statement or policy of Bush & Co reflect that. If we wanted regime change, we would take additional steps, such as go before the UN and demand compliance with the Nuclear non proliferation treaty. We would increase the military presence around NK. We haven't done anything like this (as far as i know).

2) The nuke test was a success, it wasn't, again as far as western experts know.

3) "Washington was forced into six-party talks". My recollection is that this is what Bush & Co wanted all along, as opposed to 1x1 talks which Clinton & Co tried but didn't work.

4) Further sactions will attempt to modify NK behavior. I doubt this; the point of further diplomacy from the UN will be to ensure that NK does not proliferate; they are the #1 exporter of ballistic missile technology in the world. (sorry, can't find the link to reputate this)

I find the article arogant and condescending, telling people what to think and how to blame Bush for a wacko dictator half the globe away. We have power but that gives us too much credit. I think every western source believes that it's up to China to actually do something about NK. SK is now increasing their military might, which is a logical harbringer of a new military arms race in the pennensula.