Essays and Research Papers on Miscellaneous (Asian Studies)

A 6 page research paper that examines how Tibetan refugees have succeed in the difficult task of maintaining their ethnic identity and purpose while in exile. The importance of the Dalai Lama and other contributing factors are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper dealing with the life of the people in Pakistan. Specifically those in the upper class and those who have money. The paper takes a lot of time describing the current social and economic strifes in Pakistan.

A 6 page paper that provides an overview of French colonization in Indochina and considers the elements that led to the French defeat at Dien Bien Phu. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper considers a comparison between the constitutions of the United States and Thailand and then relates some fundamental characteristics of the most recent revisions to the Constitution of Thailand that might be beneficial in this country. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

The region is explored in this 20 page paper that suggests the area is much weaker than it appears on the surface. This is proposed despite the apparent success of ASEAN and continued positive outlook by some. Several areas are discussed including the history of the region in addition to social problems, such as the ...

A 6 page paper describing the social and political ramifications of the civil rights violations currently taking place under the current dictatorship in Burma. The author considers the effects of these violations in regards to ethnicity, religion, and the economic status of companies currently doing business in Burma. Because of the current political climate and ...

A 25 page paper describing Mustafa Kemal's (later named 'Ataturk') principles of Kemalism and the political reshaping of the Turkish Republic under his rule. This paper provides an overview of each of the principles of Kemalism: republicanism, nationalism, populism, etatism, secularism and reformism, and demonstrates the way in which Kemal promoted these in the development ...

A 4 page paper on Turkey and the dictatorship of that country. The writer describes the factors common to dictatorships, and the long and short term effects. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page paper on the struggle for women to gain equality in Asia. The paper focuses on the social status, and or the lack there of, for women in both China and India. The paper is a cross cultural comparison of the two countries in an attempt to show how their differing societies deal ...

6 pages in length. There is considerable difference in the hurriedness of education between Canadian and Asian children. It has long been a tradition that Asian children academically apply themselves to the best of their ability -- and even then some -- in order to effectively have the opportunity to pursue one's life dreams. ...

This 5 page report briefly discusses the nation of Malaysia. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper considers the issue of construction quality in Vietnam and considers the problems involved in addressing improvements that can increase Vietnamese competitiveness and improve the operational function of the business sector. This paper provides a review of the current literature and an overview of significnat issues within the scope of development in ...

This 8 page analysis addresses questions pertinent to American foreign policy and war strategy, broken into four sections. Vietnam is a primary focus of the paper. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

Much has been happening in Thailand in the past decade. This small country of 63.1 million people has undergone an economic boom as well as the economic crisis of 1997. This 7 page paper explores the housing industry in Thailand. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 22 page overview of the factors which contributed to the advent and outcome of the Vietnam War. Details the socio-political situation in Vietnam and emphasizes that the war was not a result of an aggressive North Vietnam invading South Vietnam but instead of a complexity of interrelated factors. Details U.S. involvement in the war and ...

An 11 page overview of Tibetan culture. Discusses the environmental and political factors which have shaped this culture and discusses the changes over time. The author provides substantial details of traditional culture and subsistence patterns as well as details regarding traditional gender roles. Discusses the changes these cultural aspects have experienced as ...

This 6 page paper examines the extensive use of finely crafted ritual jade in prehistoric times which has prompted speculation as to the existence of a “jade age.” Handsome jades from two neolithic cultures and sites - the Hongshan culture in northeastern Liaoning Province and the Liangzhu culture of the more southerly Zhejiang Province around today's Shanghai - attest to this ...

This 7 page report discusses the genocide that took place in Cambodia during the totalitarian regime of the Khmer Rouge in 1975-1979. Various empirical studies reported that Cambodian women experienced the most extensive trauma. These women were victims of physical violence, often of a sexual nature, perpetrated by their fellow citizens. They were exposed to multiple forms of emotional abuse, torture, and ...

This 8 page paper looks at the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka along with viable solutions. Ethnic conflicts are discussed and defined in a general sense. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 11 page paper provides an analysis of the effects of colonialism on Indonesia. Historical information is provided and the current situation is explored. Both political and economic matters are considered. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 13 page paper considers the trends seen in foreign direct investment in the different areas of the Asian Economy. This is traced from the beginning of the 1980's through to the end of the 1990's. The reasons behind these trends are considers as are the effects on the economies and the way they evolved ...

This 10-page-paper presents an in depth discussion on whether Taiwan allows freedom of the press in its publications. Bibliography lists four sources.

4 pages in length. Diversity is truly the key to Singapore's future business success as its labor force moves into the new millennium; however, not all businesses are managed in such an effective manner. One can readily surmise that with the ever-changing workforce, it is imperative that companies open themselves up to HRM reorganization ...

A 3 page overview of the phenomenon of discrimination and racism in Singapore. Identifies the cultural components of Singapore and outlines the discrimination which is very much a part of modern life there. Concludes that it is a continuing fact that in Singapore privilege which is considered a basic societal right is often ...

14 pages in length. The riots and civil unrest in Indonesia since the beginning of 1998 have been interpreted as demonstrating the impossibility of maintaining ethnic and religious harmony. The extent to which the primary factors of civil unrest in Indonesia are ethnic and religious are involved and widespread, with much of the ...