근대 일본의 만몽영유 구상에 대한 비판적 고찰 - 다자협력이론과의 비교분석을 중심으로 -

Abstract

In this paper, modern Japanese initiative to territorial initiative of Manchuria and Mongolia was examined focusing on the opinions of Ishiwara Kanji and Okawa Shumei from the viewpoint of multilateral cooperation theory. Here, the basic principles of multilateral cooperation theory such as autonomy, equality, reciprocity and components such as common interests, generalized principles of conduct became the basis of analysis. In this study, I attempted to recognize modern Japanese invasion policy and systematically identify its theoretical meaning. Modern Japanese initiative to territorial initiative of Manchuria and Mongolia was based on the selfishness of one nation and contained the anti-peaceful attributes such as coercion, inequality, and unilateralism. Considering the reality of the East Asia, where competition for hegemony and territorial disputes are intensifying, similar to the behavior of modern Japan, I think that the analysis of the negative aspects of the initiative to territorial initiative of Manchuria and Mongolia from the viewpoint of multilateral cooperation theory is a meaningful study from academic and political points of view. In addition, it is expected that this paper will be able to provide useful information in the process of seeking regional cooperation and peace among East Asian countries in the future.