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In contrast to previous studies of the South Korea-United States alliance, Uk Heo and Terence Roe... more In contrast to previous studies of the South Korea-United States alliance, Uk Heo and Terence Roehrig analyze the bigger picture, including the history, economics, security, alliance structure, politics, and the future of the alliance. Taking alliance theory as a starting point, the authors argue that the alliance provides an ideal case study to examine how the political development and economic growth of junior partners impact an alliance. As South Korea's capabilities and ambitions have grown, the alliance has evolved from an asymmetric regional security relationship to an economic partnership with global interests, while China's rise and North Korea's nuclear development mean that South Korea remains of strategic importance for American interests in East Asia. This book will be read both as a major contribution to Korean studies and as the study of alliance politics and theory.

Cambridge University Press eBooks, Sep 11, 2018

National Interest

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Pacific Focus, 2005

Since the Korean War, deterrence has been the dominant theoretical framework guiding security rel... more Since the Korean War, deterrence has been the dominant theoretical framework guiding security relations in Korea. The United States and South Korea have maintained an alliance with the goal of deterring another attack from the North. Indeed, most of the literature on Korean security focuses on deterrence and U.S.-South Korean security policy. Yet, deterrence has also been a part of North Korean security planning, particularly with the end of the Cold War. In the early 1990s, North Korea saw its security situation gravely shaken as both of its traditional allies, China and Russia, distanced themselves and sought a relationship with the economically vibrant South. Not coincidently, this became a time of increased North Korean efforts to acquire a nuclear capability. During the 1990s, the North Korean economy also began its descent with the I wish to thank Seung-Ho Joo and Bruce Bechtol Jr. for their helpful comments on an earlier draft.

Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives, 2007

North Korean Review - NORTH KOREAN REV, 2009

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Pacific Focus, 2001

Assessing North Korean Behavior and the June 2000 Summit Terence Roehrig Introduction The past fo... more Assessing North Korean Behavior and the June 2000 Summit Terence Roehrig Introduction The past four months have been a remarkable period in ... For the opening ceremonies of the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia athletes from both the DPRK and the Republic of ...

World Affairs, 2003

Page 1. Vol. 165 No. 4 Spring 2003 155 "One Rogue State Crisis at a Time!" THE ... more Page 1. Vol. 165 No. 4 Spring 2003 155 "One Rogue State Crisis at a Time!" THE UNITED STATES AND NORTH KOREA'S NUCLEAR WEAPONS PROGRAM By TERENCE ROEHRIG O n 3-5 October 2002, representatives ...

Korean Studies in the World: Democracy, Peace, …, 2008

Interpretations of history have been a source of tension in East Asia but usually involve Japan a... more Interpretations of history have been a source of tension in East Asia but usually involve Japan and the Second World War. Yet, in the past ten years, another controversy has been brewing over history, this time between South Korea and China over claims to ‘ownership’ of an ancient kingdom. This article is a case study that examines how states utilize reinterpretations of history for current and future strategic goals. The result has been a dispute that has resembled a security dilemma where China’s initial actions, deemed to be largely defensive by Beijing, were perceived in Seoul as offensive, provoking a counter-response that has in turn, alarmed China.

ABSTRACT South Korea's phenomenal rise has been studied extensively by political scientis... more ABSTRACT South Korea's phenomenal rise has been studied extensively by political scientists and economists both in terms of its impact on democratisation and as a role model for economic development. Yet little attention has been devoted to exploring the nexus between economic development and foreign policy. In South Korea's Rise, Uk Heo and Terence Roehrig propose a new theoretical framework to illustrate how an increase in a country's economic prosperity can bring about change to its foreign policy, prompting greater involvement in the international system, the transition to democracy, an expanded set of interests and increased tools to pursue its foreign policy goals. As a rising middle power, analysis of South Korea's foreign policy is crucial to our understanding of the power structure and future relations in East Asia. This is essential reading for all students and scholars with an interest in Asia, foreign policy and global economics.

Book chapter in Shiping Hua and Riuhua Hu (eds.), East Asian Development Model: 21st Century Pers... more Book chapter in Shiping Hua and Riuhua Hu (eds.), East Asian Development Model: 21st Century Perspectives (Routledge, 2014).

Cambridge University Press eBooks, Sep 11, 2018

National Interest

ABSTRACT

Pacific Focus, 2005

Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives, 2007

North Korean Review - NORTH KOREAN REV, 2009

ABSTRACT

Pacific Focus, 2001

World Affairs, 2003

Korean Studies in the World: Democracy, Peace, …, 2008

In contrast to previous studies of the South Korea–United States alliance, Uk Heo and Terence Roe... more In contrast to previous studies of the South Korea–United States alliance, Uk Heo and Terence Roehrig analyze the bigger picture, including the history, economics, security, alliance structure, politics, and the future of the alliance. Taking alliance theory as a starting point, the authors argue that the alliance provides an ideal case study to examine how the political development and economic growth of junior partners impact an alliance. As South Korea's capabilities and ambitions have grown, the alliance has evolved from an asymmetric regional security relationship to an economic partnership with global interests, while China's rise and North Korea's nuclear development mean that South Korea remains of strategic importance for American interests in East Asia. This book will be read both as a major contribution to Korean studies and the study of alliance politics and theory.

For close to sixty years, the United States has maintained alliances with Japan and South Korea t... more For close to sixty years, the United States has maintained alliances with Japan and South Korea that have included a nuclear umbrella, guaranteeing their security as part of a strategy of extended deterrence. Yet questions about the credibility of deterrence commitments have always been an issue, especially when nuclear weapons are concerned. Would the United States truly be willing to use these weapons to defend an ally?

In this book, Terence Roehrig provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the nuclear umbrella in northeast Asia in the broader context of deterrence theory and U.S. strategy. He examines the role of the nuclear umbrella in Japanese and South Korean defense planning and security calculations, including the likelihood that either will develop its own nuclear weapons. Roehrig argues that the nuclear umbrella is most important as a political signal demonstrating commitment to the defense of allies and as a tool to prevent further nuclear proliferation in the region. While the role of the nuclear umbrella is often discussed in military terms, this book provides an important glimpse into the political dimensions of the nuclear security guarantee. As the security environment in East Asia changes with the growth of North Korea's capabilities and China's military modernization, as well as Donald Trump's early pronouncements that cast doubt on traditional commitments to allies, the credibility and resolve of U.S. alliances will take on renewed importance for the region and the world.

The webpage for the book is:
http://cup.columbia.edu/book/japan-south-korea-and-the-united-states-nuclear-umbrella/9780231157995

From Deterrence to Engagement provides a comprehensive examination of the U.S.-South Korea defens... more From Deterrence to Engagement provides a comprehensive examination of the U.S.-South Korea defense relationship from 1945 to the present. Using deterrence theory as its framework, this work explores the evolving nature of U.S. interests in a region that became a focal point only after the North Korean invasion in 1950. Author Terence Roehrig addresses the changing nature of the threats to U.S. interests in Korea, especially North Korea's buildup and its efforts to acquire nuclear weapons, and examines specific measures utilized by the United States to implement its deterrence policy. While U.S. policy regarding Korea has changed over the years, this timely and important work argues that although the U.S. commitment to protect its ally has been credible and effective the same cannot be said for its attempts to prevent North Korean nuclear proliferation. From Deterrence to Engagement is certain to find an audience amongst scholars of defense policy, national security, and Korean security relations.

During the 1970s and 1980s, many countries with military governments moved to more democratic one... more During the 1970s and 1980s, many countries with military governments moved to more democratic ones as their citizens uncovered more and more evidence of horrific violations of human rights such as torture and execution. The newly established civilian governments were confronted with the difficult questions of whether military leaders should be prosecuted for their crimes. Often, the threat of military intervention to protect their own hovered in the background. This book focuses on the countries of Argentina, Greece, and South Korea--three countries that have been in this situation--and examines the effects that trying former military leaders have on the transition to democracy. In Argentina, the trials of former military leaders sparked a rebellion by the armed forces. In Greece and South Korea, the trials met with little response from the military.

South Korea's phenomenal rise has been studied extensively by political scientists and economists... more South Korea's phenomenal rise has been studied extensively by political scientists and economists both in terms of its impact on democratisation and as a role model for economic development. Yet little attention has been devoted to exploring the nexus between economic development and foreign policy. In South Korea's Rise, Uk Heo and Terence Roehrig propose a new theoretical framework to illustrate how an increase in a country's economic prosperity can bring about change to its foreign policy, prompting greater involvement in the international system, the transition to democracy, an expanded set of interests and increased tools to pursue its foreign policy goals. As a rising middle power, analysis of South Korea's foreign policy is crucial to our understanding of the power structure and future relations in East Asia. This is essential reading for all students and scholars with an interest in Asia, foreign policy and global economics.

• Offers a fresh theoretical perspective on the relationship between economic development and foreign policy • Provides a systematic and accessible review of South Korean foreign policy with the major world powers and with the developing world • Utilises a comprehensive collection of trade and investment data for South Korea and its economic partners

This book examines the changes in politics, economics, society, and foreign policy in South Korea... more This book examines the changes in politics, economics, society, and foreign policy in South Korea since 1980. Starting with a brief description of its history leading up to 1980, this book deals with South Korea's transition to democracy, the stunning economic development achieved since the 1960s, the 1997 financial crisis, and the economic reforms that followed and concludes with the North Korean nuclear crisis and foreign relations with regional powers. The theoretical framework of this book addresses how democratization affected all of these dimensions of South Korea. For instance, democratization allowed for the more frequent alternation of political elites from conservative to liberal and back to conservative. These elites initiated different policies for dealing with North Korea and held different views on South Korea's role in its alliance with the United States. Consequently, ideological divides in South Korean politics became more stark and the political process more combative.

• A comprehensive examination of the political, economic, social, and foreign policy changes in South Korea since 1980 • The text focuses on democratization to explain many aspects of South Korea's economic and political development • The book examines the domestic and international factors that have shaped South Korea since 1980