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¶ … North Korea has acknowledged that it has a development program for nuclear technology. International talks and pressure tactics have attempted to halt this perceived proliferation of nuclear weapons; however, the methods used (from political pressure to sanctions) have not been successful. I will argue that North Korean proliferation is not the security threat feared by the West and explore how nuclear advances in Southeast Asia may actually help stabilize the region, as opposed to the prevailing opinion that a nuclear North Korea is a situation to be avoided at all costs.
In order to study the international relations of the Korean Peninsula and make the argument that a North Korean nuclear program may actually increase regional security, I am going to endeavor to find sources which are related to the subject both generally as well as specifically. This will first include an investigation of the major theories of international relations and the research of political scientists such as Cho, Waltz, Mearshimer, Nye, and Walz, to name only a few of the significant theories that may be applied to the North Korean situation.
To investigate the current political situation...
As the topic is dealing with the issue of nuclear weapons proliferation, which is updated on regular basis, it is essential that I also put a focus on newspapers and magazines. One of my subjects this semester is called "Contemporary Asian Security;" research and current developments in this are will constitute a significant portion of my dissertation. Because the subject itself is mainly about East Asian security reading and research throughout the course should be helpful to understanding general relations in the area, which will contribute to a better understanding of specific relations; specifically, the regional debate and potential consequences of a North Korean nuclear program..In exploring these different resources, I will detail how different international relations theories treat the North Korean issue. Secondly, I will examine the specific situation in North Korea and the influences on the nation to develop a nuclear program; this section of the dissertation will rely heavily on secondary sources and the limited primary sources of…
references to write the dissertation on one issue with many different views, not just those of the region but also the international opinion regarding this situation.
SIGNIFICANCE: The current destabilisation that is present in East Asia proves to be a threat for nations all across the globe. Each nation wishes to acquire nuclear weapons to secure their position and gain an advantage of being the dominant nation. With such instability, terrorist groups and rogue states come into existence and because they do not have good international relations with any, they are a potential threat to all humanity. With a study about the history of the region and the reasons that gave rise to this desire for nuclear weapons, one can better analyse and provide for a solution that would harmonise the current situation. Understanding of an actor's motivation is a vital step in after one recognizes a problem otherwise the condition worsens and goes beyond control; this study will devote a significant portion of its research to this understanding of why DPRK feels nuclear weapons are necessary to its own security, and then I will address the validity of this concern and its implications for regional security.
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