Western Asia

likely made the most significant progress. In particular, East Asian nations such as China and South Korea have grown by leaps and bounds, somewhat mirroring the monumental growth experienced by Japan in the wake of World War II. In the advancement of Asia, we are witnessing a new chapter in a complex history that encompasses the rise and fall of empires, significant technological breakthroughs, and follows a similar trajectory, but fundamentally different timeline to that of the European…

people undermine someone on the fact of race, religion and or in this case sex then we could cause more harm then anything. Over all the women of South Korea are miss treated and should be viewed as equals in their society. They Adapted a more Western influenced life style and with time also needs to come change. The major part of this change needs to be that women be viewed more of a contributing members of society rather then as a homemaker or childcare workers. They are beginning to come…

Currently, a large number of students choose to study and work abroad. This phenomenon is quite normal around the world, because of globalization is getting more and more popular. However, people study and work overseas probably would face many challenges which would lead to people feel uncomfortable in their life. This essay will discuss some study and work problems people would need to challenge overseas. Moreover, this essay would also provide some advices to solve these issues. In the first…

Uncharted waters, unknown species and places, was what one was in for if a sailor during the Age of Exploration. Imagine leaving home with only the hope of surviving, and coming out on top. This was exactly what the sailors of the fourteenth and fifteenth century were thinking as they left for expeditions with naval leaders such as Columbus and Zheng He. Although Columbus and Zheng He set out working for expansion, the two had different sailing cultures and indigenous interactions which…

INTRO With the rise of the Asian Tigers, the world’s attention has shifted to the East in terms of growth prospects and economic potential. Similar to other Asian countries, India has possessed the right ingredients for this transformation. However, because of its combination of a closed economy and a democratic government, changes were slow to come. India is in a different place now; it has been growing rapidly: inflation has eased, international investors are bullish on India and the Modi…

The U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) refers to Asian individuals as “having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam” (as cited by Hoeffel, E. M., Rastogi, S., Kim, M. O., & Shahid, H., 2012). From 2000 to 2010 the Asian population grew 43 percent, from 10.2 million to 14.7 million, which is four…

1.Introduction My rational of choosing Japan for a holiday is because I personally like their culture, savoury food and their beautiful scenery of the country. Japan is an island in the Pacific in which is divided by the east coast of Asia by the Sea of Japan. Japan consists of four main islands that are Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku. Tokyo is one of a prefecture of Honshu and other largest cities that include Yokahama, Osaka, Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto, Kawasaki, Saitama, Hiroshima and Sendai.…

East Asia in the 19th to the early 20th century was a time period of change, new approaches and constant pressures. After a lengthy era of isolationism East Asia was experiencing pressure from outside forces. The West approached with strong intentions and new ideas and unique cultural traditions. The Eastern Asian countries were finding themselves behind in advances in several different realms, such as, the military and in technology. Japan and China were suffering under the pressures to…

Following the end of the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, the world turned its eyes towards this rising new global power in Asia. By defeating the Russians and the waiving of the white flag at Liaoyang, the Japanese have quickly proven themselves as an overall competitor to the West in terms of political and military power. By the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth in September 5, 1905, it recognized Japanese supremacy in Korea, oversaw the transition of Russian holdings in Manchuria (Liaodong…

Rashid Khalidi’s Sowing Crisis describes the beginning of the Cold War and American dominance and control in the Middle East. The book provides the reader with a compelling case that the U.S. and the Soviet Union involvement in the Middle East provided the basis for the complete break down of democracy in the region and lead to not only regional conflict but global conflict. The effects that U.S. and Soviet Union intervention are not only still felt today but are felt all over the world. In…