American Military Strategist Offers Scenarios for Kim Jong-ilís Removal

The Korea Times

WASHINGTON (Yonhap) _ A U.S. military strategist, claiming it is urgent to remove North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, offers three scenarios that at worst would mean a direct threat of war and the flaunting of occupation plans.

In his new book "Blueprint for Action: A Future Worth Creating," published late last month, Thomas Barnett argues the United States must stabilize Asia in order to free its military resources for more urgent tasks in the Middle East.

Stabilizing Asia requires "putting a leash" on Taiwan, forging partnerships with China and India, and ousting Kim Jong-il, Barnett says.