Modern Japan-Korea Relations and Cold War Dynamics
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What historical event continues to fuel tensions in Japan-Korea relations?

  • Korea's division after WWII
  • Japan's defeat in WWII
  • China's intervention in the Korean War
  • Japan's colonial rule over Korea (correct)

How did Japan's defeat in WWII affect its modern foreign policy?

  • It developed a sense of resentment and redefined national identity. (correct)
  • It promoted unchallenged military expansion.
  • It led to increased isolation from neighboring countries.
  • It created a desire for more global alliances.

What does the US-led hub-and-spoke alliance system in Northeast Asia contribute to?

  • Promoting regional rivalries.
  • Fostering independence from American influence.
  • Encouraging multilateral cooperation.
  • Creating challenges for multilateral cooperation. (correct)

What event significantly shaped the political dynamics of Korea?

<p>The North Korean invasion of South Korea. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What ongoing issue complicates trust-building between Japan and Korea?

<p>Historical baggage from past conflicts. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Offshore Islands crises in the 1950s?

<p>A nuclear standoff between the United States and the PRC (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Brezhnev Doctrine assert?

<p>The right of the Soviet Union to intervene in socialist countries (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Gorbachev's New Thinking influence Soviet foreign policy?

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What was one significant event that was justified by the Brezhnev Doctrine?

<p>The Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What effect did New Thinking have on political dissent in the Soviet sphere?

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Who was the 2nd President of Egypt from 1956?

<p>Gamal Abdel Nasser (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major event in 1956 did Nasser play a central role in?

<p>The Suez Crisis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major change did Japan make in its defense policy in 2014?

<p>Reinterpretation of Article 9 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of Nasser's nationalization of the Suez Canal?

<p>Provoked military response from the UK, France, and Israel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What concept describes Japan's right to use military force to defend allies in the 21st century?

<p>Collective Self-Defense (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the process of de-Stalinization in the Soviet Union after Stalin's death?

<p>Nikita Khrushchev (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reforms implemented during de-Stalinization?

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What was a controversial aspect of Japan's reinterpretation of its defense policy?

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Gamal Abdel Nasser

The second President of Egypt who played a significant role in the Arab world and the Suez Crisis of 1956.

Pan-Arabism

A political ideology that promotes the unification of Arab countries and peoples.

Suez Crisis

A military conflict that erupted in 1956 when Egypt nationalized the Suez Canal, prompting a response from the United Kingdom, France, and Israel.

Collective Self-Defense

The right of a country to use military force to defend its allies, even if the country itself is not directly attacked.

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Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution

A clause in the Japanese constitution that renounces war and prohibits the maintenance of armed forces.

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De-Stalinization

The political reform process initiated in the Soviet Union after the death of Joseph Stalin, aimed at undoing his policies and practices.

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Nikita Khrushchev

The leader of the Soviet Union who oversaw the process of de-Stalinization.

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"Secret Speech"

Khrushchev's famous speech at the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union in 1956, which exposed the crimes of Stalin's regime.

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Historical Legacy in Northeast Asia

The lasting impact of past events, such as Japan's colonial rule over Korea, World War II, and the Cold War, on the current political landscape, national identities, and foreign policy decisions in Northeast Asia.

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Japan's Colonial Legacy on Korea

The enduring impact of Japan's colonial rule over Korea in the early 20th century on contemporary relations between the two countries, characterized by tensions and distrust.

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Japan's WWII Defeat and Subordination

The legacy of Japan's defeat in World War II and subsequent subordination to the US, which has fueled a sense of resentment and a desire to redefine Japan's role in the international system.

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Hub-and-Spoke Alliance System

A system of bilateral alliances between the US and individual East Asian countries, which has contributed to regional stability but also created challenges for multilateral cooperation and fostered dependence on American power.

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Influence on Security Calculations

The impact of historical legacies on contemporary security considerations and decisions in Northeast Asia, leading to challenges in building trust and cooperation between countries.

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Quemoy and Matsu Crises

Two military crises in the 1950s between the PRC (Communist China) and the ROC (Taiwan), sparked by the PRC shelling islands held by the ROC. The U.S. intervened, providing naval support and nuclear threats, leading to a stalemate.

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Brezhnev Doctrine

A Soviet foreign policy doctrine declared by Leonid Brezhnev in 1968. It asserted the right of the Soviet Union to intervene in the affairs of other socialist countries to prevent 'counter-revolution'.

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What did the Brezhnev Doctrine justify?

The Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968, aimed at crushing the Prague Spring reforms, a period of liberalization and reform in Czechoslovakia.

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New Thinking in Soviet Diplomacy

A set of reforms and foreign policy initiatives by Mikhail Gorbachev in the mid-1980s, emphasizing dialogue, cooperation, and mutual security with the West.

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What impact did New Thinking have on the Cold War?

New Thinking profoundly impacted the Cold War, contributing to the end of the arms race, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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