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?

The North Korean invasion of South Korea. Signup and view all the answers

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

Historical baggage from past conflicts. Signup and view all the answers

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

A nuclear standoff between the United States and the PRC Signup and view all the answers

What did the Brezhnev Doctrine assert?

The right of the Soviet Union to intervene in socialist countries Signup and view all the answers

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

It prioritized dialogue and cooperation with the West Signup and view all the answers

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

The Prague Spring in Czechoslovakia Signup and view all the answers

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

It intensified repression against dissenting opinions Signup and view all the answers

Who was the 2nd President of Egypt from 1956?

Gamal Abdel Nasser Signup and view all the answers

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

The Suez Crisis Signup and view all the answers

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

Reinterpretation of Article 9 Signup and view all the answers

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

Provoked military response from the UK, France, and Israel Signup and view all the answers

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

Collective Self-Defense Signup and view all the answers

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

Nikita Khrushchev Signup and view all the answers

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

Release of political prisoners Signup and view all the answers

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

The potential violation of its pacifist constitution Signup and view all the answers

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