Today, there were articles abound fluffing the effectiveness of dialog with North Korea over its nuclear rights (spoilers not withstanding). I still don't understand why our mighty military didn't invade when our "intelligence" was actually right on North Korea -- long-range missiles launched into the sea of Japan on July 5, 2006 and a successful nuclear test on October 9, 2006. But then, nothing like this is expected to make sense in a state of "lead by dolt".
Don't think Iran isn't paying close attention. I'll bet anything that they move up the date of their anticipated April nuclear announcement. After all, this could be reason three driving them toward their nuclear goals: not only do you not get attacked when you actually do have a nuclear capability, but you get free stuff to boot.