Examines U.S. interests in the region and the current American policy and proposes improved regional strategy. Discusses economics, military, diplomacy, environment, politics, global issues, objectives, trade and weapons of mass destruction.
4,725 words (approx. 18.9 pages), 10 sources, 1999, $ 135.95
Abstract Examines U.S. interests in the region and the current American policy and proposes improved regional strategy.
From the Paper "United States Strategic Appraisal for Asia-Pacific
This paper will formulate a regional strategic appraisal for the United States in the Asia-Pacific region. The first part of the paper will exam the U.S. interests in this region, briefly describing the vital and important interests which must drive U.S. regional strategy. The second part of the paper will discuss current U.S. policy in the Asia-Pacific as it relates to the stated interests. The third part of the paper will propose a regional strategy designed to best further these interests.
U.S. Interests in the Asia-Pacific Region
Vital Interests
There are three vital United States interests in the Asia-Pacific region: (1) open access to economic markets; (2) a region free from domination by a single power or power bloc; and (3) ..."
Abstract "Most Americans at some level believe in the ideology of the Melting Pot the idea that no matter where a person's family comes from, once he or she arrives in America then s/he becomes an American above all. But most, if not all, Americans also know that there are significant barriers to such an ideal, and perhaps the most significant of all of these is race, which has always served as a dividing line between different groups of Americans.
From the Paper "Most Americans at some level believe in the ideology of the Melting Pot the idea that no matter where a person's family comes from, once he or she arrives in America then s/he becomes an American above all. But most, if not all, Americans also know that there are significant barriers to such an ideal, and perhaps the most significant of all of these is race, which has always served as a dividing line between different groups of Americans. This paper explores one particular border of racial friction in contemporary America the relationships between African-Americans and Korean-Americans in Los Angeles.
That there should be racial animosity between any two groups that are primarily defined by their race should not be surprising (as lamentable as that may be), because the United States has a long history of racial tensions, especially when ..."
An examination of the terrible experiences of the refugees from Vietnam War, some of whom made it to the U.S. where they encountered discrimination. Includes politics, resettlement, asylum, refugee policy and language.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 11 sources, 2000, $ 87.95
Abstract Since the fall of Saigon in 1975, Vietnamese refugees have flocked to the U.S. in four waves in order to escape from the political persecution of the Communist government. The first wave of refugees consisted of successful and wealthy Vietnamese who were evacuated from Saigon by the Americans.
From the Paper "Since the fall of Saigon in 1975, Vietnamese refugees have flocked to the U.S. in four waves in order to escape from the political persecution of the Communist government. The first wave of refugees consisted of successful and wealthy Vietnamese who were evacuated from Saigon by the Americans. In an efficient evacuation campaign, 120,000 Vietnamese were carried to four domestic military bases by ship and plane (Weiss 32). In the late seventies, the second wave, comprising ethnic Chinese and fishermen escaped to the U.S. in boats (Weiss 33). After the then-Secretary of State George Schultz's proposal in 1984, Amerasian children who were outcasts in the Vietnamese society were allowed to enter the U.S (?Forgotten Children,? 32). Former political prisoners who were released from the notorious re-education camps constituted the fourth wave of..."
The current staus of women in India as it pertains to their involvement in society and the barriers that they must confront due to gender discrimination.
Abstract This paper explores the treatment of women in India; how religion and education influence their lives and provides a historical explanation as to their current status. Contrasts western ideas with the philosophy of patriarchal dominance. Includes a discussion on how and why women retain the inferior roles in Indian society.
From the Paper "Breathtaking beauty exists in the historic Himalayas, tombs and temples that liter the landscape; all are magnificent aspects of the exquisite country of India. Still, beneath the powering peaks and popular tourist destinations lies an ugly reality. India is a country in southern Asia, and is bound on the north by Afghanistan, China, Nepal, and Bhutan; on the east by Bangladesh, Myanmar and the Bay of Bengal; on the south by the Palk Strait and the Gulf of Mann"r and the Indian Ocean; and on the west by the Arabian Sea and Pakistan. India is divided into a total of 28 states and 7 union territories and New Delhi is the country's capital. The land is composed various types of topography; everything from deserts to dunes and forests to fertile river plains. India has the second highest population of any country in the world. For many years it was composed of kingdoms and empires, but today it consists of many populous cities. The western world may see India in terms of its thriving urban areas filled with bustling businesses and people from every race, class and community, but what most don"t see is the fear and heartache that occupy many women's faces."
A paper which looks at Vietnamese nationalism and the rise of Ho Chi Minh to power in 1945, against the backdrop of thousands of years of extensive colonial rule.
Abstract The paper shows that national identity is crucial to the Vietnamese because they have an extensive history of colonial rule, beginning in 2nd Century B.C. and ending in 1945 when the Vietnamese drove the French out of their land. The paper traces the rise in Vietnamese nationalism until Ho Chi Minh rose as a communist and nationalist leader in the 1940s to unite his fellow countrymen.
From the Paper "Vietnamese nationalism and anti- colonialism are indistinguishable because many of the nationalist organizations revolted against French colonial rule. National pride and unique national identity were possible only when oppressive colonial rulers were defeated. From the mid 18th century to 1945, France influenced Vietnam through physical presence like building hydraulic dams, and indirect presence by France manipulating Vietnamese officials as if they were puppets . Between 1904 and 1960, Vietnamese leaders formed numerous revolutionary organizations . Modern Vietnamese nationalism, for the sake of this brief paper, begins at the turn of the century."
From the Paper "America is a nation made up primarily of immigrants and their descendants. The Asian Indian experience in the United States is both similar to some of these immigrant groups and different from them because of unique aspects of Indian culture, the circumstances of immigration, and the way this particular ethnic group has sought to retain certain elements of its culture while adapting in other respects to American culture. The book by Parmatma Saran offers a study by the author of the elements involved in Asian Indian immigration and how that population has fared in American society.
The author begins by considering the nature of America as a ... "
The role of schooling in the implementation of social values, sense of dependence and harmony. Including issues of student-teacher relationships, anti-individualism, sacrifice and socialization. Written from the viewpoint of an American raised in Japan.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 7 sources, 1989, $ 87.95
From the Paper Education in Japan: The Key to Success
" In Japan, great importance is placed on education as a necessary part of achieving success within society. Schools are seen as proving grounds where necessary societal values are learned and explored, where important relationships are formed and built upon. The Japanese educational system is not merely the means to achieving the ultimate goal of social stability; it is an integral part of that goal, and neither can exist without the other.
Japan places great importance on the development and maintenance of human relationships; they are seen as the building blocks of Japanese society. Such relationships endure for a lifetime and longer, and are based on a mutual dependence. This is best typified by the Japanese concept of amae, which is..."
Abstract The structure of Japanese society has been forcibly changed on different occasions during its history. Two such instances can be found in the Meiji Restoration at the end of the nineteenth century and in the Post-War Occupation period after World War II. This paper examines the ideals and institutions of the Meiji state, established in the latter part of the nineteenth century. It discusses the social, political and economic systems which characterized the Meiji Restoration and how this structure led Japan into World War II.
From the Paper "The Meiji period was the beginning of the development of economic life in Japan at a much more rapid pace. This was also a period of military build-up, and this build-up has been seen as the major contribution to the structure of the technological foundation for the successful industrialization that followed. The new economic order included the acquisition and dissemination of Western technologies and skills, and this same policy created a demand that was needed to assure the survival and growth of struggling private firms in important industrial fields. The rate of growth for Japan after the Meiji period was considerable even before the boom after World War II. "
This paper reviews Morris' "The Tale of Genji" that describe the basic social features of the Heian period in Japanese history: Culture, court politics and the differences between rural & urban settings.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, 1991, $ 47.95
From the Paper "The Heian period in Japanese history covers the end of the eighth century through to the early part of the tenth century. This period is the same as is represented ... In addition, it was a period of both court aristocracy, as ..., and of a culture whose tone was set by women, .... "The Tale of Genji" is described by Morris as the "first psychological novel in the literature of the world"... it is also representative of some social changes taking place at that time, with specific reference to spiritual issues.
The establishment of the Heian period dates from the move of the capital to Kyoto, then known as Heiankyo; the era lasted until the establishment of the military government in Kamakura in 1185."
This paper discusses the ancient Chinese science of acupuncture: History, principles, effects, techniques with needles, theory and future applications.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, 1991, $ 47.95
From the Paper "Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese science of pricking needles into the skin in order to ease pain. The success of the technique has resulted in it being universally accepted throughout China today. In recent years, Westerners have also begun discovering the benefits of acupuncture treatment for the relief of pain. Nevertheless, the Western medical profession as a whole is opposed to acupuncture. This is primarily because most doctors cannot understand how it could be possible for pain to be relieved by inserting needles into the skin at points which are far removed from the pain itself. In addition, many doctors feel that the evidence regarding acupuncture's success is inconclusive. Thus, "the ongoing mystery of acupuncture's mechanism of action - and the less-than-ideal experimental designs characteristic of so many acupuncture trials - have left many Western ... "
From the Paper "The Effect of Japanese Buddhism on Literary and Artistic Culture
Zen has played a major part in shaping the cultural history of Japan. Buddhism established the adoption of natural and spiritual symbols within Japanese art forms. It dominated everyday life, inspired art, literature and theater. It influenced Neo-Confucianism which was the principal philosophy from 1603-1867. Today in modern Japan there are over nine million followers. The Japanese influence has also led to considerable interest in Zen throughout the Western world as people look at ways to come to grips with the problems of society.
Background
Zen Buddhism teaches that the Buddha-nature, or potential to ..."
History of foreign and military relations between Japan and the Soviet Union since World War II, examining additional material on relations between the nations since the Soviet collapse and the rise of the new Russia.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 3 sources, 1993, $ 95.95
Relations between Japan and the Soviet Union have been much affected by the strategic position of Japan. It is relatively near the Atlantic coast of the old Soviet Union and current Russia. Japanese foreign policy has been conducted in terms of the geography of the country, with the four main islands of Japan standing off the coast of East Asia, near the peninsula of Korea, and surrounded by other islands, including the currently disputed Sakhalin and Kurile Islands to the north. Relations have shifted over the years, and Japan has drawn closer to the rest of the world as technology has improved:
The power of Russia, China, and the United States and the policies of these countries toward Japan have changed dramatically during the past fifty years. But ..."
From the Paper "Throughout history, the sword has served as an important religious and national symbol to the Japanese people (Obata, 1986, p. 14). To the Japanese, the sword is not merely a military weapon; rather, it is a representation of such spiritual values as strength, honor and bravery. In traditional Japanese society, the sword also stood as a sign of social status, because only people from the upper classes were permitted to wear swords (Perrin, 1979, p. 50). The sword was especially associated with the samurai, a warrior class which received a great deal of honor and respect during the Japanese feudal period. In the sixteenth century, the process of Japanese swordmaking began to undergo a period of decline which has yet to be reversed. Nevertheless, the sword has continued to have great spiritual significance in Japan up to the present day."
From the Paper " The Art of India
Many of the arts of India reveal the complex nature of the culture, a culture that includes rites of passage, fairs and festivals, performance, art and craft, all drawing from ancient myths, legends, and beliefs. Traditional Indian households celebrate every stage of life, and creativity abounds in many avenues of expression. It is the purpose of this paper to provide a general overview of the art, dance and music of India with special attention to the relationship of the arts to the Indian culture itself.
Vast religious, sociological, and cultural rivers have met and mingled in India--the food-gatherers, who claim to be descendants of Shiva; the nomadic tribes, who probably originated the Krishna legend; and the agricultural societies with their.."
From the Paper "Western popular music has long had a major influence on the world music scene, and the massive appeal of rock music since the worldwide impact of the Beatles and other groups from the 1960s has altered the popular music scene in different regions of the world, including the nations of Asia. This change has meant the creation of some cultural tensions as some Asian governments have tried to stem the tide of Western influences and to maintain traditional cultural forms. Such efforts have had only limited success and have often come long after the battle has been won by Western music. The Beatles and Elvis Presley first reached these nations more than 30 years ago, and efforts to hold back the flood have been brought to bear more recently either on specific musical styles or on the general influx of Western ideas and trends, to little avail. In many of these countries, a thriving..."
