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This research will address the relationship between cooperation and conflict. Despite minor disagreements on the nature of cooperation and conflict, a majority of current works regard these seemingly opposite events as mutually exclusive ones. Concerning this theoretical issue, we organize the following research question: Are cooperation and conflict mutually reinforcing, exclusive, or irrelevant? In order to test this proposition, this research employs the Granger causality test and finds that these seemingly opposite events are rather mutually reinforcing in their nature. Introduction Literature Review Theory and Hypotheses Research Design Findings and Discussion Conclusion

Most scholars and pundits usually take for granted that Korea-Japan relations are peculiar in the sense that the dominant effect of historical animosity distorts their relations so much that no IR theory can explain their relations properly. This observation is neither theoretically nor empirically well-founded. The scholarship on Korea-Japan relations is largely divided into the two schools: the historical animosity school and the Realist school. However, this tendency for dichotomization itself prevents researchers from grasping reality. In fact, historical animosity is inseparably intertwined with Realpolitik consideration. Therefore, Korea-Japan relations are explainable in terms of Realism as broadly understood. Present State of Scholarship on Korea-Japan Relations: Dichotomy Debunking Misperceptions Conclusion

Yi Seong-Woo Utilizing previous research on personal integrity rights violations, I attempt to expound upon the theory that economic growth and education promotes political stability which in turn might alleviate a perception of relative deprivation and violence in a society. I predict that increases in education and reductions in income inequality might reduce the incidences of state sponsored repression. I. Introduction II. Literature Review III. Hypotheses and Theorization IV. Variables and Methodology V. Test Results and Discussion VI. Conclusion

Considering change in the international environment to signify cooperative security measures and peace operations under the name of humanitarian intervention, this study aims to address the rationale for the Asia-Pacific regional center for UN Peace Operation (UNPOC) on Jeju. In the study, which emphasizes the necessity of a UNPOC led by South Korea, it explains why South Korea, as a significant UN member state, needs to increase its role in peace operations. Pointing out the problems of peace operations mainly led by the military, it proposes that future peace operations call for more active participation by non-military sectors. I. Introduction II. What are the Characteristics of Peace Operations after the Cold War? III. Why does the World Put an Emphasis on Peace Operations Centers at the National Level? IV. Why the Asia-Pacific Regional Center for UN Peace Operations in Jeju? V. What are the Main Functions of the Asia-Pacific Regional Center for UN Peace Operations in Jeju? VI. Conclusion and Vision