South Korea at the crossroads

autonomy and alliance in an era of rival powers

Edición de la obra South Korea at the crossroads

Against the backdrop of China's mounting influence and North Korea's growing nuclear capability, South Korea is a rising middle power and faces a set of strategic choices that will shape its economic prospects and national security. Snyder examines fifty years of South Korean foreign policy and recommends balancing autonomy with a robust alliance with the United States.