Reward-based or threat-based deterrence

US policy toward Japan and South Korea in comparative perspective

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ID12206445
AuthorsHyun Ji Rim (0000-0003-1196-3147, Johns Hopkins University, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume35
Issue4
Pages705-735
Publication date2021-02-08
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueThe Pacific Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0951-2748 • E-ISSN: 1470-1332
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09512748.2021.1881594
OpenAlexW3129707209
LanguageEN
References cited21

Despite the striking similarities in strategic environment of Japan and South Korea, US deterrence through nonproliferation policy toward the two allies varied in terms of its measures applied: reward-based deterrence and threat-based deterrence. Using the critical junctures framework, this paper argues that 1) domestic structural circumstances of divided with idealist bias or unified with realist bias in two allies led to different local responses to US policy that signalled the level of credibility of US security guarantee; 2) intermediaries that played a critical role in promoting mutual trust and confidence have influenced the credibility and confidence on intra-alliance level; 3) this credibility and confidence had shaped the direction of the US deterrence strategy of reward-based deterrence for Japan and threat-based deterrence for South Korea

Alliance · Credibility · Deterrence (psychology · Deterrence theory · Economics · International conflict · International trade · Law and economics · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Politics · International Relations and Foreign Policy · Korean Peninsula Historical and Political Studies · Law · Political Conflict and Governance

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