Thesis Presented in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in the Graduate School of The Ohio State University By Prior Rowen Leary Graduate Program in East Asian Languages and Literatures The Ohio State University 2010 Thesis Committee: Galal Walker, Advisor Jianqi Wang Xiaobin Jian
Copyright by Prior Rowen Leary 2010
Abstract In this thesis, I analyze Sino-North Korean relations from the establishment of formal relations in 1949 until the present. Special emphasis is given to the influence of the North Korean nuclear problem on Sino-North Korean Relations. I divide the Sino-North Korean relationship into six periods and call attention to the turbulence and friction between the two countries during each period. After tracing the historical process of Sino-North Korean relations, I briefly analyze the foundation of the relationship as it evolved over time. Following an introduction to the North Korean nuclear issue, I examine the positions of countries participating in the six-party talks. Finally, I look at future prospects for Sino-North Korean relations. On a theoretical level, this thesis finds that Liberal and Constructivist theory satisfactorily describe the progression of Sino- North Korean relations before and after the cold war. ii
Dedication To my beloved Sarah iii
Acknowledgments I could not have completed this work without the diligent help of all of my tutors in both Ohio and China, especially 赵 剑, and. Secondly, I want to thank all of my professors at the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures and at the Flagship Program in China. I owe enormous gratitude to my wife Sarah for supporting me all along the way of my academic journey. Finally, I also want to express thanks to my classmates for all of their work; learning is a group endeavor. iv
Vita 1998... Centaurus High School 2002... B.A. International Relations, Carleton College 2006... M.A. International Affairs, American University Fields of Study Major Field: East Asian Languages and Literatures v
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