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History as a Strategic Weapon.
- Source :
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Journal of Asian & African Studies (Sage Publications, Ltd.) . Feb2010, Vol. 45 Issue 1, p5-28. 24p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- 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 FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00219096
- Volume :
- 45
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Asian & African Studies (Sage Publications, Ltd.)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 47714595
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0021909610352675