In each of the questions below, a word is given, followed by four statements. From the options, choose the one that provides the combination of statements that can be joined using the given word.

Because

1. Russia is primarily interested in peace and stability and a settlement of the crisis on the Korean Peninsula.
2. This will allow it to use the advantages of the international division of labour in this region.
3. Relations between the two Koreas have entered a phase of cooperation and reconciliation.
4. History shows that it may be followed by another period of confrontation