Divided Dynamism presents a cogent but comprehensive review of the unification policy goals of two divided East Asian states, Korea and China. Utilizing the classic case study of German unity and its ongoing implications and costs, the book explores the diplomatic relations of South and North Korea, and the People's Republic of China/Republic of China on Taiwan. Viewing the historical settings, the current context, the political justifications, and the future durability of the divide in each of the different cases, this book explores the unique roads to national unity. It equally provides a framework of necessary and often difficult to find background data on the countries considered. Moreover, this volume presents various scenarios that may lead to either Korean or Chinese unity. Divided Dynamism relates an interdisciplinary case study particularly geared toward university comparative government and international relations courses as well as policy makers.

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Chapter 1 List of Tables and Figures Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Introduction/Divided Dynamism Chapter 4 Germany: Chapter 5 Federal Republic of Germany/ The West Chapter 6 German Democratic Republic/ The East Chapter 7 German Unification/ The Road Ahead Chapter 8 Korea: Chapter 9 Republic of Korea/ The South Chapter 10 Democratic Republic of Korea/ The North Chapter 11 Korean Unification/ Prospects and Portents Chapter 12 China: Chapter 13 People's Republic of China/ The Mainland Chapter 14 Republic of China/ on Taiwan Chapter 15 Chinese Unification/ Prospects and Portents Chapter 16 Annex Chapter 17 Select Bibliography Chapter 18 Index Chapter 19 About the Author