Guns, Guerillas, and the Great Leader - (Cold War International History Project) by Benjamin R Young

This book provides a comprehensive examination of North Korea's foreign relations during the Cold War era, shedding light on the regime's unique position as both a postcolonial nation and a Soviet client state.

Through a multinational and multi-archival research approach, the author uncovers the intersection of North Korea's domestic and foreign policies and how they appealed to the decolonizing world.

The book tells the story of North Korea's transformation from a model developmental state to a reckless terrorist nation, and how Pyongyang's actions ultimately backfired against its foreign policy goals.

With a focus on the intersection of domestic and foreign policies, this book offers a fresh perspective on North Korea's international relations during a critical period in world history.