Coming Out of the Woodwork

After Iranian president Ahmadinejad congratulated Obama on his victory, North Korea, too, has expressed willingness to meet with the president-elect.

First, this comes as no surprise given Obama's previous declarations. North Korea may be seeking appeasement and they just might get it.

Secondly, who knows who is running Chinese and Russian-backed North Korea. Obama may meet with military officials or Kim Jong-Il's second-in-command (even that, I think, is in play).

Thirdly, North Korea, who has time and again betrayed their neighbour to the south, will no doubt expect something and offer nothing in return. They have a history of betrayal, deceit and violence, none of which they were ever held accountable for.

This is yet another test for the president-elect, one I doubt will have positive results.