Asia-Pacific

In this essay, I will explain the geographical theory to Development, as advanced by Diamond (1997), some criticisms to it and why, overall, it's still the strongest theory, when combined with others, to why some countries are wealthier and unquestionably more advanced than others are. There have been many theories posited as to why some countries are developed and wealthy, whilst other countries either remain underdeveloped even now, or were only developed through colonialism by more…

“India, the country that occupies the greater part of South Asia. It is a constitutional republic consisting of 29 states, each with a substantial degree of control over its own affairs; 6 less fully empowered union territories; and the Delhi national capital territory, which includes New Delhi, India’s capital. With roughly one-sixth of the world’s total population, India is the second most-populous country, after China” (Schwartzberg). India can be a shock to some when it comes to their…

The Indian Ocean world can be dynamically split up into three major regions. Africa, South Asia and lastly the East Indies are three separate areas of the Indian Ocean that together make up a larger and more intricate picture of what life is like in the Indian Ocean. Through migration and trade these regions have helped form each other’s political, economic and social structure by encouraging new ideas and propelling each other into the modern age. When one thinks about the industrial…

I feel like not matter how much I study the culture and the language it will never be the same unless I go experience it for myself. One thing that I am really excited to witness first hand is the food, and the Buddhist temples. I have always been a big fan of the food but I am sure that it is so different than what we have here in America. I hope to one day be able to visit Thailand market on water, and eat great food. Being Mexican and growing up in Mexico I understand how different American…

The arrival of buddhism in china is because of the Silk Road from India. Buddhism had become popular in india with the onset of the 3rd century, and Merchants who were traveling to asia were easily converted. Then after the year 600, merchants stopped for rest and trade in towns such as Dunhuang. Buddhism spread quickly as temples arose in caves and eventually Monasteries as the silk road thrived with wealth. Arab merchants were responsible…

surface temperature along the tropical coast of South America. La-Nina is described as the opposite to El-Niño which distinguished by warm sea surface temperature in the equatorial region of the Pacific ocean. The Southern Oscillation (SO) is a change in air pressure between the western and central tropical Pacific. The pressure variability changes the strength of the trade winds, that results in affecting the surface ocean currents.. La-Nina and El-Niño are stages of the El-Niño Southern…

The Trans-pacific Partnership is a trade agreement between 12 countries, the United States, Japan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Brunei, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Mexico, Chile, and Peru. The purpose of the Trans Pacific Partnership is to deepen economic ties between these nations by reducing tariffs and promote the development of trade. The increase in trade between these nations is aimed at reducing China and India’s dominance it the Pacific Rim. The Trans-Pacific Partnership was not a…

“Sometime between 35,000 and 30,000 years ago, humans stepped foot on the islands of Japan (JEOTW.)” Since then, we have seen many people favor this country for many reasons. Because of the countries popularity, Japan has been called out for many things. They have been noticed for great entrepreneurship and being a country that practices the religion of Buddhism. But there is still more to talk about in this fine place. My research on Japan will inform you about the admiring nature and land…

The Japanese American National Museum is a location for anyone to learn and experience the history of Japanese culture and its impact on society today. By observing the museum, people, businesses, and surrounding area, I argue that this location signifies Japanese Americans, which gives people a better understanding and appreciation for their ethnic and diverse culture. Upon observing, reading, and research I will use this to support my argument. Visiting Little Tokyo for the first time was a…

strategically important naval position, two crucial possessions for any country trying to expand or maintain its power. That being said, the local powers like China, have interests in the area, as well as the United States. Territorial ambiguity between the pacific Asian countries is a current source of tension between China and other local countries who are US allies. The US seeks to maintain these alliances, but their interest in the area is heightened by the availability of natural resources…