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2 - Economic development, state power, and foreign policy

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 July 2014

Uk Heo
Affiliation:
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Terence Roehrig
Affiliation:
United States Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island
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Summary

In this book we seek to develop a theory that explains how economic development affects a state’s power and foreign policy in international relations. We begin here by laying out that theory with a description of the potential changes that come to foreign policy as states develop their economies. Next, this chapter places the theory in the context of previous literature on economic development, political modernization, democratization, and foreign policy. While we use South Korea as a case study to examine the theoretical implications of the nexus between economic development and foreign policy change, this study is also applicable to other rising economic powers.

A theory of economic development and foreign policy change

Economic development can influence a country’s foreign policy behavior in a number of ways because as a nation develops its economy, changes in domestic politics occur and citizens expect more from the government. Economic development often leads to the transition to democracy, which occurs through a number of channels, including better education, industrialization, and a growing middle class. Democratization brings in elite changes. The new elites may interpret national interests differently, and make policy changes, such as shifting the focus in foreign policy, and changing relations with other states may follow, reflecting the new assessment of national interests. Thus, the transformation of political elites and type of government often leads to changes in a country’s foreign policy and international relations.

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South Korea's Rise
Economic Development, Power, and Foreign Relations
, pp. 10 - 27
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2014

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