Includes bibliographical references (pages 304-325) and index.
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Part I: Fulcrum of geography, anvil of history: DPRK in historical perspective -- The roots of modern Korea: from Tangun to liberation -- Years of struggle, years of hope: Korean War to first nuclear crisis -- Creation of the Agreed Framework and the flowering of dätente -- Crisis reignited: economic reform, regional accord, Washington discord -- Part II: The pillars of confrontation -- The human rights record: complexities, causes, solutions -- Drugs and generals -- The nuclear confrontation -- On the precipice: options, positions and dangers at the start of the second Bush administration.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Explores North Korea's political (and military) relations with the rest of the world, particularly South Korea and the United States, and examines North Korea's alleged 'nuclear threat' and its consequences. This study discusses key controversies, and provides the historical basis to understanding today's tensions.
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Title
North Korea.
International Standard Book Number
0745320147
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Nuclear weapons-- Korea (North)
World politics-- 21st century.
Armes nucléaires-- Corée du Nord.
Politique mondiale-- 21e siècle.
Außenpolitik
Diplomatic relations.
HISTORY.
Militärpolitik
Military policy.
Nuclear weapons.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- General.
Politics and government
World politics.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Korea (North), Foreign relations, United States.
Korea (North), Military policy.
Korea (North), Politics and government.
United States, Foreign relations, Korea (North)
Corée du Nord, Politique et gouvernement.
Corée du Nord, Politique militaire.
Corée du Nord, Relations extérieures, États-Unis.
États-Unis, Relations extérieures, Corée du Nord.