Power, Interest, and Identity in Military Alliances [Paperback]

This book looks at U.S.-Korea relations and argues that military alliances depend upon a combination of power distribution, material assets, and identities. The author asserts that beyond being mere tools of power balancing, alliances are also impacted by material and institutional practices that constitute the identity of allies and adversaries.Power, Interest, and Identity in International Politics: The Military Alliance between the United States and Republic of Korea Power and Alliance: Assessing Military Balance in Korea Alliance and Interest Alliance and Identity End of the Cold War, Beginning of Alliance Persistence Persistence and Termination of Military Alliances: NATO, the Soviet Union-Egypt, and the United States-Iran The Past and Future of Alliances: Institutionalization in World Politics

This book takes up what has been left by previous scholarship and makes original contributions to the current debate on the subject. . .Bridging case study and theory building and integrating diverse international relations theories, Power, Interest, and Identity in Military Alliances is an outstanding example of historical institutionalism applied to the field of international relations. The book is a welcome scholarly work, both for those who wish to learn about the U.S.-Korea security alliance and for those who engage in theoretical debates in international politics. - Youngshik D. Bong, The Journal of Asian Studies The theoretical sophistication of this book sets a new standard for all students of military alliances in general and of the US-Korea alliance in specific. Based on meticulous empirical research Suh's nuanced analysis develops a compelling case forthe political significance of alliances. Beyond the balance of power, alliance politics trigger processes that construct the identities of allies and adversaries. Suh's elegant analysis explains how and why. This important book is required reading for all scholars interested in national security and intlcb