An Analysis of Choseon’s Foreign Policy during the Ming–Qing Transition: A Neoclassical Realist Approach

• In Event: Hegemonic Order

Brief Overview

Using neo-classical approach, this study shows Choseon underbalanced the Qing threat due to domestic factors. It proves that internal constraints can prevent effective balancing even in the face of an explicit external threat.

Author

• Jaewon Kim, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies