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1. Learning from the Stones: A Weiqi Approach to the Art of War and Diplomacy.

Author

Lai, David

Subjects
*CULTURAL property, *INTERNATIONAL relations
Abstract

Classical Chinese military thought is undoubtedly a precious cultural heritage from the East. However, the US-led West has thus far a limited understanding of the true beauty of the strategic thinking in this treasure house. This study uses the world’s oldest board game, Weiqi (or Go), to bring out the essence of classical Chinese military and strategic thinking. The game of Weiqi bears striking resemblance to international relations and warfare. It also exemplifies the Chinese military classics to a remarkable extent. Weiqi has also been a national game of Japan for well over 1,500 years. It is currently very popular in China, Japan, Korea, and is spreading rapidly across the European and American continents (thanks to the development of internet). As the hegemonic United States seeks to maintain a strategic edge over a rising Pacific Asia, a little knowledge of this ancient board game will take US national leaders a long way in understanding Eastern strategic thinking and achieving the US foreign policy objectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2004

2. Alliances After Peace in Korea.

Author

Michishita, Narushige

Subjects
INTERNATIONAL alliances, INTERNATIONAL relations, FOREIGN relations of the United States, JAPANESE foreign relations
Abstract

However it comes about, a stable peace on the Korean Peninsula would drastically alter the strategic environment, forcing all countries with interests in the region to reassess their military postures and alignments. Tokyo and Seoul, in particular, would face the urgent task of reassessing and possibly reconfiguring their alliance relationships with the US. In a world without a North Korean threat, the two alliances should be reorganised to reduce asymmetries between them. Serious discussions now about the future of the two alliances would help to create a sense of direction and predictability for all countries in the region, including China. It would be wise, therefore, for Washington, Tokyo and Seoul to start the rethinking process sooner rather than later. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1999
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