Korean Peninsula

Korean Peninsula, A Pawn on the Geopolitical Chessboard is Asian Warrior's second book after gaining critical acclaim for The New Global Order. The book authored by Naveen Tomar, Navroop Singh and Himja Parekh focuses on the Korean Peninsula which is divided between North and South Korea. World history has been testament to the fact that all major conflicts have been driven by trade & the hegemonic quest for natural resources. By exploring the Neo-Confucianism ideology the book shows its impact on the peninsula's past, present and future. Tracing events from the time of unified Korea under the Goryeo/Joseon Dynasty to the Japanese occupation, World War 2 and current scenarios, the book elucidates how global powers have used the Korean Peninsula as a geopolitical platform to carve out spheres of influence to remain relevant.

The book expounds on South Korea's journey as a tech giant along with tracing the mindset and evolution of North Korea's founding principles which have made it a part of the "Axis of Evil" that threatens global security. It also reveals the roles of different countries and blocs on the Korean Peninsula in their quest for global supremacy showing the reader how tangled the peninsula really is! The discovery of North Korea's abundant mineral resources has further made it a coveted prize in the global chess being played by powerful nations and their military industrial complexes vying for their share of the bounty; and is radically altering the current dynamics.

Subsequently, the book examines the possible hypothesis that could emerge from this global churn. The peninsula's two nation states of contrasting ideologies are influenced by different powers and their proxies who would never want it to rediscover its independent united grandeur. Will the Korean Peninsula reclaim its rightful place on the map or is it forever doomed to remain "A Pawn on the Geopolitical Chessboard?"

Korean Peninsula, A Pawn on the Geopolitical Chessboard is Asian Warrior's second book after gaining critical acclaim for The New Global Order. The book authored by Naveen Tomar, Navroop Singh and Himja Parekh focuses on the Korean Peninsula which has been divided between North and South Korea.

The world has always been at war over resources behind the façade of trade, politics, religion and ideology. Though the global order has evolved, the key has always been geography for "he who controls the geography, controls the resources and has the power to dictate both war and peace". History is testament that whenever new borders are drawn, the seeds for future conflict are sown and the tale of the two Koreas is no different. Exploring the Korean Peninsula's Neo-Confucianism ideology, the book shows how this doctrine has impacted the peninsula's past, present and future. By tracing events on the peninsula from the time of unified Korea under the Joseon Dynasty to the Japanese occupation, World War 2 and current scenarios, the book elaborates how the global powers have used the Korean Peninsula as a platform for their geopolitical agenda to carve out spheres of influence to stay relevant.

The book explores the North Korean mindset along with the evolution of its founding principles and shows its journey as part of the "Axis of Evil" that threatens global security and takes the reader on a journey to understand the role of the different countries and blocs on the Korean Peninsula showing how tangled the peninsula is in the quest for global supremacy. Today North Korea's nuclear ambitions and its association with rogue nations threaten global peace as North Korea is the only country to have tested nuclear weapons in the 21st century. But that is not the complete story or the reason for the sudden resurgence of the Korean crisis. In the Fourth Industrial Revolution that we are on the brink of, the Korean Peninsula is very significant.

Nature has blessed the Korean Peninsula with abundant mineral resources to become a player of global significance but this blessing much like Afghanistan is also a curse. In the great global churn due to the Fourth Industrial Revolution, old powers will be forced to make way for the new. Data is replacing Oil and Gas as the new gold and thus everything related to it will be up for grabs. The world will see a thirst for different mineral resources as power hungry corporations, intelligence agencies and countries will jostle each other for supremacy. The book also examines the possible hypothesis that could emerge from this global churn.

The Korean Peninsula has been reduced to a pawn in the fight by those who covet its bounty. The Peninsula's two nation states of contrasting ideologies that are influenced by different powers and their proxies would never want it to rediscover its united grandeur independently. Will the Korean Peninsula get a chance to reclaim its rightful place on the map or is it forever doomed to remain "A Pawn on the Geopolitical Chessboard?"

Naveen Tomar, the founder of Asian Warrior, is associated with the Oil and Gas industry. He hails from a family with strong agricultural ties. Naveen is very passionate about working towards the advancement and inclusion of a global society. He has been very active in the mentoring of youth from his academic days. His people skills and travels across diverse cultures and geographies make him a force to be reckoned with in the field of geopolitics. He considers Chanakya as his role model. Apart from this, he enjoys chess, the pursuit of speed and meditation. Follow him on Twitter @TheTomar

Navroop Singh, a third-generation Intellectual Property Attorney, is a practising advocate before the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court of India. He is the grandson of the illustrious Late Anoop Singh, who pioneered the IPR Laws from the time of Pre-Independence India. Navroop takes great pride in carrying forward his family legacy. He has also been responsible for recent historical judicial precedents like the use of God names like “Lord Krishna” as part of Trademarks and Intellectual Property. He is an avid reader with a keen interest in international affairs and geopolitics. Follow him on Twitter @S_Navroop

Himja Parekh is associated with social service. She is carrying forward her family’s philanthropic legacy of the last four generations. She is an alumnus of the Rotary International’s Professional Exchange Program, where she was one of the youngest to be selected. She has been associated with the diamond and jewellery industry. Her varied travels have given her the opportunity to indulge in her love of the study of cultures. She is an eternal student of global finance, geopolitics, and history.  Apart from this, she loves cooking and enjoys classical music. Follow her on Twitter @HimjaParekh