Rather than lead to deepening confrontation , this tragedy may be an opportunity to re-engage North Korea in talks to scale back and ultimately eliminate its nuclear program , and to promote security and economic cooperation with its neighbors . Charles Armstrong says new conflict between North and South shows tension unabated . International probe shows North Korea sunk South 's Navy ship , he says ; South is furious . North Korea denies role in conflict ; is reluctant to weigh in on U.N. resolution , he says . North : Armed conflict threatens ; but could be opportunity for new negotiations with North .
Charles Armstrong says new conflict between North and South shows tension unabated . International probe shows North Korea sunk South 's Navy ship , he says ; South is furious . North Korea denies role in conflict ; is reluctant to weigh in on U.N. resolution , he says . North : Armed conflict threatens ; but could be opportunity for new negotiations with North .