I guarantee that the most provocative piece of opinion journalism to appear anywhere in America today will be “An Immodest Proposal,” by Bruce Gilley, in the Wall Street Journal. (Available online only to subscribers.) He writes:

“Here is an immodest proposal that could reduce global tensions, bring justice to millions, and cement China’s emergence as a great power: Beijing should invade North Korea on humanitarian grounds and establish a China-backed transitional regime there. The U.S. and its allies in Asia should provide diplomatic and logistical support to the operation, while the U.N. should provide its legal blessing.”

I’m not sure whether this idea is absolutely crazy or brilliantly inspired; I am certain it’s fascinating, and Gilley’s op-ed is well worth reading in its entirety.