The Roots of Geopolitical Risk: Greater China
The layers of history which led to the current geopolitical hotspots
What you will learn
The historical and present interconnectedness of the nations under review
The common thread of the impact of China on these nations, and these nations' impact on China
The long journey of Korea from vassal state to empire to divided nation
The geopolitical and legal roots of a divided Korea- what it means for the region and the world
The evolution of Japan from secluded island nation to Imperial power, its wartime experience, and postwar pivot to pacifism, even aching it in its Constitution
How the rise of China is causing a rethink of Japan's constitutional pacifism
The political and legal challenges to the continued US military presence in Korea and Japan
Early Vietnam's Confucianist and Chinese roots, and later fights for autonomy
Vietnam's turbulent 20th century, moving from French colony to Cold War hotspot to independent Communist state
A view of the Vietnam War through the lens of the public international law of war, highlighting some of the limitations thereof
How the resources of the South China Sea are creating tensions in the region and fears of another World War
Why take this course?
If you are reading this page, you may be curious why there is a new Udemy course focusing on these particular countries. (Or perhaps you landed here by mistake, in which case, please read on nonetheless!). The reason is rather straightforward. Across our planet there are many latent, unresolved, historical conflicts which have become more acute due to recent events.
Perhaps nowhere is this more true than in the largest nation on the planet by population. Living Law®'s approach to analysing the impact of history on today's geopolitical situation is to use the law as a frame of reference. Law reflects culture and culture drives law. Each of the "3 Chinas" investigated here has its own legal system reflecting its political reality. The PRoC reflects the 1-party rule which has been in place on the Mainland since 1949. Hong Kong is already half way through its 50-year transition period from British rule, with its political and legal systems increasingly mirroring that of the PRoC. Taiwan has pursued a democratic form of government following a long period of military rule.
What makes the dynamics of "Greater China" relevant for all of us is the potential for conflict between the PRoC and Taiwan and the risk of other nations being pulled into that conflict. First and foremost this means the United States, which for decades had a mutual defence treaty with Taiwan and still has a legal obligation to help Taiwan defend itself. A number of recent events at the time of course creation have made familiarity with the history and political dynamics of this region more important than ever. By taking the course you should be able to make better sense of today's headlines in what many predict is an inevitable showdown between competing visions of China.
#China #Taiwan #HongKong
Screenshots
