Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous (Asian Studies)

A 10 page paper discussing Vietnam's grudging and slow but inexorable shift to a free-market economy. Vietnam remains communist and shares a border with China to the north. Though its leaders want to remain true to the communist ideology for which so many died, they are faced with the hard facts of the benefits of joining the ...

An eight page paper which looks at some of the social and economic effects of the war and its aftermath in Vietnam, in terms of the way in which the country interacted with the rest of the world before and after the collapse of the Soviet bloc and the way in which socio-economic and ideological ...

This 6 page paper explains what actions Malaysia took during the Asian economic crisis of 1997-1998. Unlike its neighbors, Malaysia did no seek assistance from the IMF. Furthermore, some of its actions were considered unorthodox, at best. The IMF was its most vocal and harsh critic. The IMF subsequently apologized to the Malaysian government. Bibliography ...

This paper attempts to explain the staement that free-market policies in Asia have produced stronger economies and better working conditions for laborers than if the government had had control. The paper does not try to support the statement fully, but rather examines two countries -- Thailand and China -- and attempts to demonstrate the effect ...

A 7 page paper that examines the overpopulation problem that currently plagues modern Egypt. Discussed are the primary causes of this population boom as well as the steps that the Egyptian government is presently taking to rectify this problem. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper consider democracy in Indonesia under President Suharto who took over the presidency from Sukarno and how the administration has been influenced by this former government. The development of democracy in this country may have left a lot to be desired, but we can also argued that it has been the model ...

This 5 page research paper offers an overview of the Government Communications Security Bureau and Related Legislation Amendment and the way in which various officials have reacted to this bill. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that offers an overview of the Indonesian health care system. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page research paper that reports on issues pertaining to the health status of Indonesians, such as life expectancy, health issues, causes of mortality and health beliefs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

It is widely recognised that the relationship between culture, health and illness is complex. This 3 page paper discusses how the cultural background in Singapore may influence health beliefs, practices, and notions of illness, and health care seeking behavior in that country. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 12 page paper explores the political situation in Myanmar, also known as Burma, looking at its’ history, the military junta regime, and the general circumstances which have led to the current position internally and the development of its current international relationships. The paper analyses this at different levels and uses be realistic, idealist and ...

A 6 page examination of the problem of poverty as it exists in Thailand. The author looks to history to determine whether Thai poverty is the result of internal or external problems.

This 10-page paper compares and contrasts two institutions, the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The essay examines the history of these two structures and how they have helped impact economics and politics within their regions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page paper looks at economic problems and cultural issues in Hawaii. Much history is relayed in this paper that discusses the political problems in the state. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In three pages this paper examines Tibet’s history in an overview of China’s involvement with the region, its location, why it was important for China to take Tibet, and the controversy surrounding the carrying of the torch as it relates to China’s hosting of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games to be held in Beijing. ...

An 8 page paper which argues that Tibet should be a free nation. A brief presentation of the history of Tibet is also provided in order to understand the position of this region of the world. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper provides specific information on the history of the shadow puppets in the nation. Shadow puppetry is discussed in general and Indonesia's politics and culture are touched on. The relevance of shadow puppetry in Indonesia is a focus of this paper. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

3 pages in length. The extent to which cultural values of East Asia enhanced competitiveness compared to those prevalent in North America and Western Europe are both grand and far-reaching; that these cultural interpretations of economic success are valid in the context of ever-growing globalization speaks to inherent connection between culture and economic success. ...

4 pages in length. The gravitational center of globalization has shifted so much from the United States and Europe to East Asia that is has established a significant concern for the relationship between America and its East Asian counterparts. According to C. Fred Bergsten – Director of the Institute for International Economics, former ...

A 5 page paper which discusses the fashion designer, Madeleine Vionnet, and the effect her work may have had upon Hollywood as well as possibly Europe during the years between wars. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 11 page report discusses the similarities and differences between the Japanese “imperialism” or occupation of Singapore and British imperialism on the island. In Southeast Asia Japanese rule in Singapore was not so very different than what occurred when French imperialism governed “Indochina,” the Dutch in Indonesia, or the British rule in India, Singapore, Hong Kong, or any of its other “protectorates.” ...

This 4-page paper examines three separate markets: China, Singapore and Japan, and discusses their cultural similarities and differences. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the cultural impact of Zen Buddhism on the Eastern and Western communities. The writer looks at the transitions in Buddhist perspectives within Asian countries, including Japan, and the effects of the introduction of Zen Buddhism into Western philosophies in the 1950s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page paper that explores the upheaval experienced by ASEAN countries since World War II. Utilizing the historical/ideological sense of order as a base, the paper explores this issue from the standpoint of Japan since WWII, Vietnam after the Vietnam Conflict, Korean famine/nuclear nonproliferation, and how China sits in relationship to these countries--past and ...

This 3 page paper discusses the negotiation approach used in Asia, specifically with the Japanese, Chinese and Korean businesspeople. The paper describes some of the approaches used in these three countries with a greater emphasis on Japan. Bibliography lists 2 sources.