Kim Jong-un's Strategy for Survival

A Method to Madness

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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In Kim Jong-un’s Strategy for Survival, David W. Shin contends that Kim Jong-un's consolidation of power at home and the leveraging of Beijing, Moscow, Seoul, and Washington, and others abroad show that he is not a madman and, like the two earlier Kims, has consistently been underestimated. Shin presents an alternative framework for Kim Jong-un’s behavior through his analysis of Kim's background and his development as the successor to his father, Kim Jong-il; the evolution of the totalitarian system Kim inherited from his grandfather, Kim Il-sung; and the security environment after Kim Jong-il’s death in 2011. This book is recommended for scholars and students of political science, Asian studies, international relations, and history.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2022-12-28
Mått150 x 227 x 35 mm
Vikt671 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor482
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781793608222

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This book is particularly useful for its comprehensive, detailed insights into leadership decision-making and intentions. I would recommend it to policymakers, intelligence analysts, academics, or anyone who wants a dispassionate, clear-eyed assessment of KJU’s regime and its implications for the U.S/ROK alliance and the Indo-Pacific region. A welcome addition to the body of understanding regarding DPRK leadership.