ROK – U.S. Alliance: The Colloquy of the Theory of Hegemonic Theory and the Alliance Theory
Date Issued
2016
Date
2016
Author(s)
Tsai, Shu-An
Abstract
This thesis discusses the transition of the ROK–U.S. alliance and the alliance as such using the following two theories: the theory of hegemonic stability and the Alliance Theory. Chapter 1 outlines the purpose, the structure, and the literature review of the research. Chapter 2 discusses the two theories underlying this research. It attempts to re-conceptualize the theories while analyzing the unique and overlapping areas of the two theories. Furthermore, this chapter sets up the standards by which to inspect the appropriation of these theories. Chapter 3 deals with the first period under examination: the ROK under Syngman Rhee. This chapter will compare the different strategies and attitudes Syngman Rhee adopted in dealing with the United States and the tactics used by the United States to control the ROK and interfere with the interior political issues of the ROK. Chapter 4 examines the Park Chung-Hee era, during which the ROK gradually gained its economic independence. Consequently, the ROK developed greater bargaining power in dealing with the United States and the government of the ROK also demonstrated its intention to develop its own defense policies. Chapter 5 covers the Kim Dae-Jung and Roh Moo-Hyun era, during which the interaction of these two nations shifted fundamentally. The reason for this shift can be attributed to the economic strength that the ROK has gained from the 1970s onwards, especially after 2004, the year when China officially became the first economic partner of the ROK followed by the United States. This astonishing change in the economic partnerships caught the attention of the United States officials and forced them to rethink their economic strategies in the ROK. The citizens of ROK also started to consider the war crimes committed by the United States army and the appropriateness of the interference of the United States. Furthermore, the criminal behaviors of the USFK soldiers also triggered anti-American sentiments among ROK citizens, resulting in an eventual disruption of the two nations’ civil connections and a decrease in the effectiveness of the United States. The final chapter provides a conclusion to the thesis and analyzes the transition of the ROK–U.S. alliance. It also lays the standards to conduct further studies for fellow researchers.
Subjects
ROK—U.S. Alliance
the Hegemonic Stability Theory
the Theory of Alliance
Republic of Korea
the United States
Syngman Rhee
Park Chung-Hee
Kim Dae-Jung
Roh Moo-Hyun
SDGs
Type
thesis
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