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Coreia do Norte : a última dinastia Kim
Este livro parte de uma análise da atual Coreia do Norte a partir da perspetiva do autor, ex-diplomata em Pyongyang que recorre um pouco a um passado mais longínquo para definir os valores fundamentais em causa da Coreia do Norte, enquanto país com uma cultura milenar de raiz chinesa.
Além de uma breve história da Coreia do Norte, pretende-se dar um enquadramento cultural do país para que se possa compreender o quadro de uma intriga internacional.
Além de uma breve história da Coreia do Norte, pretende-se dar um enquadramento cultural do país para que se possa compreender o quadro de uma intriga internacional.
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240 pages, Paperback
Published May 1, 2018
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José Manuel Duarte de Jesus
10 books1 followerJOSÉ MANUEL DUARTE DE JESUS nasceu em Lisboa, em Dezembro de 1935. Com formação académica em História, Filosofia e Lógica Matemática, ingressou na carreira diplomática em Dezembro de 1960 e serviu como diplomata em diversos países da Europa Ocidental e de Leste, do Magrebe, da África subsariana, da Ásia e da América. Foi afastado da carreira diplomática entre 1965 e 1974. Actualmente, embora ainda ligado ao Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros, é docente no Instituto Superior de Ciências Sociais e Políticas, da Universidade Técnica de Lisboa. Tem obra publicada, nomeadamente sobre a China e a Ásia.
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June 12, 2018He was ambassador in Pyongyang. Now he's 82 and retired, and was recently interviewed by Publico, a Portuguese newspaper.
He showed some skepticism regarding the next 12th June summit Kim/Trump.
His arguments:
(1) He fears lack of alternatives; and preparation*; especially from the USA.
(2) He's seen "too much improvisation".
(3) Both leaders are self centered on getting their objectives; Kim wants security guarantees and the end of the American military presence in the Korean Peninsula; Trump wants "total denuclearization"; immediate and verifiable.
I hope Duarte de Jesus is wrong. He seems to suggest there's something fishy the north Koreans are preparing; my guess.
I'll be back on the 12th June.
*Interestingly, Trump believes it's not a matter of preparation, rather of attitude https://www.politico.com/story/2018/0...
And, there are those who believe in the deception (possibility https://www.thedailybeast.com/is-kim-...
Jun 06, 2018
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I know, a "too vague accord”; but they met.
12th June 2018
He showed some skepticism regarding the next 12th June summit Kim/Trump.
His arguments:
(1) He fears lack of alternatives; and preparation*; especially from the USA.
(2) He's seen "too much improvisation".
(3) Both leaders are self centered on getting their objectives; Kim wants security guarantees and the end of the American military presence in the Korean Peninsula; Trump wants "total denuclearization"; immediate and verifiable.
I hope Duarte de Jesus is wrong. He seems to suggest there's something fishy the north Koreans are preparing; my guess.
I'll be back on the 12th June.
*Interestingly, Trump believes it's not a matter of preparation, rather of attitude https://www.politico.com/story/2018/0...
And, there are those who believe in the deception (possibility https://www.thedailybeast.com/is-kim-...
Jun 06, 2018
----
I know, a "too vague accord”; but they met.
12th June 2018
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March 14, 2020
Mais um livro lido!
Este foi o primeiro livro que li acerca de um país, mais precisamente a Coreia do Norte. Gostei bastante, do livro, claro. Quanto ao conteúdo, foram tantas as coisas que me surpreenderam que o limite de caracteres por publicação não me permite enumerar todas.
Ainda assim, creio que o principal destaque deste livro é o seu autor. Ex-embaixador de Portugal na Coreia do Norte, e em muitos outros países, com um currículo mais do que excelente, foi dos primeiros representantes diplomáticos de um país, o nosso, de que tanto me orgulho, a pisar o solo Norte Coreano. O seu contributo, descrito neste livro, foi a peça fundamental para os avanços significativos, mas ainda insuficientes, da abertura daquele que é considerado o país mais fechado do Mundo para com as restantes nações.
Um exemplo e uma referência, pela pessoa que foi e é. Muitos Parabéns, Dr. José Manuel Duarte de Jesus!
Recomendo vivamente!
Este foi o primeiro livro que li acerca de um país, mais precisamente a Coreia do Norte. Gostei bastante, do livro, claro. Quanto ao conteúdo, foram tantas as coisas que me surpreenderam que o limite de caracteres por publicação não me permite enumerar todas.
Ainda assim, creio que o principal destaque deste livro é o seu autor. Ex-embaixador de Portugal na Coreia do Norte, e em muitos outros países, com um currículo mais do que excelente, foi dos primeiros representantes diplomáticos de um país, o nosso, de que tanto me orgulho, a pisar o solo Norte Coreano. O seu contributo, descrito neste livro, foi a peça fundamental para os avanços significativos, mas ainda insuficientes, da abertura daquele que é considerado o país mais fechado do Mundo para com as restantes nações.
Um exemplo e uma referência, pela pessoa que foi e é. Muitos Parabéns, Dr. José Manuel Duarte de Jesus!
Recomendo vivamente!
February 20, 2022
Um livro que tinha tudo para ser uma leitura interessantíssima e enriquecedora mas que para mim falhou na sua organização.
Tendo eu já lido vários livros sobre a Coreia do Norte, por vezes senti que este foi um bocadinho all over the place. Acredito que para quem nada ou pouco saiba sobre o assunto se possa sentir desconectado.
Realmente tem alguns factos interessantes como informações sobre a relação amistosa de 20 anos entre Portugal e a Coreia do Norte mas não foi o suficiente para ficar rendida a esta leitura.
Tendo eu já lido vários livros sobre a Coreia do Norte, por vezes senti que este foi um bocadinho all over the place. Acredito que para quem nada ou pouco saiba sobre o assunto se possa sentir desconectado.
Realmente tem alguns factos interessantes como informações sobre a relação amistosa de 20 anos entre Portugal e a Coreia do Norte mas não foi o suficiente para ficar rendida a esta leitura.
July 6, 2020
2020 Reading #2 | Quarantine
(And I am still reading the first book I started in quarantine...)
North Korea has always been an enigma for me. To a former Human Rights student andcurrent Diplomacy enthusiast, the political and diplomatic relations the Hermit Kingdom keeps with several nations are truly enigmatic... How can a country that so often violates human rights achieve such a status with no repercussions?
Nevertheless, José Manuel Duarte de Jesus is the perfect example of a Portuguese diplomat: a seasoned, light-hearted strategist. Having served as the Portuguese ambassador to Pyongyang in the mid-1990s, he uses this book to show us his first-hand understanding of DPRK's history and reality. Duarte de Jesus talks about his visits to the country (when their Portugal was the only European Union member state to be represented there); and the development and eventual failure of the KEDO (Korean Peninsula Development Organization) program, spearheaded by the United States, South Korea, Japan and the European Union, and aimed at containing the nuclear threat the country posed/poses.
It is also interesting to note the uncommon appreciation they had for our country [Portugal]: North Korean officials often highlighted their appreciation, respect and "good relations" with Portugal, and promptly supported the Portuguese candidacy to the UN Security Council in 1997-98. North Korea seemed to look at Portugal (and Switzerland) as their best possible mediators in future talks to the European Union — which ended up not happening.
The only reason why I do not think this book is worth a better rating is because it is way "too diplomatic". When I was contemplating whether or not I should buy it, I read several interviews with the author, in which he often said Kim Jong-Un's American counterpart, Donald Trump, was even more volatile and dangerous than the North Korean leader. With such a build-up, it was kind of sad to learn that the book solely referred to the nuclear question (but, then again, that seems to be the predominant issue in North Korean readings) — and human rights were left to the side for the vast majority of it. Still, an amazing book that reflects the essence of Portuguese diplomacy (first-hand, by an ambassador with an amazing array of experiences!), DPRK's history and nuclear-induced diplomatic relations.
Note: Goodreads recognizes this book as having 240 pages, but it actually only has 152 (including annexes). Thus, if any Librarian sees this review and could correct this information, I would be very grateful!
(And I am still reading the first book I started in quarantine...)
North Korea has always been an enigma for me. To a former Human Rights student and
Nevertheless, José Manuel Duarte de Jesus is the perfect example of a Portuguese diplomat: a seasoned, light-hearted strategist. Having served as the Portuguese ambassador to Pyongyang in the mid-1990s, he uses this book to show us his first-hand understanding of DPRK's history and reality. Duarte de Jesus talks about his visits to the country (when their Portugal was the only European Union member state to be represented there); and the development and eventual failure of the KEDO (Korean Peninsula Development Organization) program, spearheaded by the United States, South Korea, Japan and the European Union, and aimed at containing the nuclear threat the country posed/poses.
It is also interesting to note the uncommon appreciation they had for our country [Portugal]: North Korean officials often highlighted their appreciation, respect and "good relations" with Portugal, and promptly supported the Portuguese candidacy to the UN Security Council in 1997-98. North Korea seemed to look at Portugal (and Switzerland) as their best possible mediators in future talks to the European Union — which ended up not happening.
The only reason why I do not think this book is worth a better rating is because it is way "too diplomatic". When I was contemplating whether or not I should buy it, I read several interviews with the author, in which he often said Kim Jong-Un's American counterpart, Donald Trump, was even more volatile and dangerous than the North Korean leader. With such a build-up, it was kind of sad to learn that the book solely referred to the nuclear question (but, then again, that seems to be the predominant issue in North Korean readings) — and human rights were left to the side for the vast majority of it. Still, an amazing book that reflects the essence of Portuguese diplomacy (first-hand, by an ambassador with an amazing array of experiences!), DPRK's history and nuclear-induced diplomatic relations.
Note: Goodreads recognizes this book as having 240 pages, but it actually only has 152 (including annexes). Thus, if any Librarian sees this review and could correct this information, I would be very grateful!
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