Asia and Oceania
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Thailand’s Deep South: The Ongoing Insurgency
The deep south of Thailand is markedly different from the pristine beaches and tourist hub centered in Bangkok and surrounding…
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Duterte’s Stagnancy on the Scarborough Shoal
The Scarborough shoal is a disputed territory in the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea. The shoal itself is disputed territory…
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Asia and Oceania
Russia, Crimea and the Ottoman Empire (1853-78)
When Alexander II began as emperor, the political landscape during the 19th century was already grim. Russia was engaged in…
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Africa and Middle East
The Economic Influence of China in the Middle East
In recent memory, Chinese influence has evolved into a complex and intertwined system between Beijing and the Middle East. While…
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Africa and Middle East
Unwilling to Concede: From Jerusalem the Holy City to Korean Comfort Women
The Case for Jerusalem In the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the issue of rights to Jerusalem continues to be one of the…
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Final and Irreversible? The Living Legacy of Korean Comfort Women
During the period of Japanese Imperial occupation of South East Asia, the Imperial army created a system of brothels in…
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The Conquer of Guam
The Pacific Island of Guam is situated about 6000 miles east of the state of California. During the Spanish-American war…
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Landmines in Laos: A Disturbing American Legacy
The beautiful country of Laos in Southeast Asia has the unwanted title of the most heavily bombed nation per capita…
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Asia and Oceania
Fall of the Soviet Union- Background
In December of 1991, the world watched in awe as the Soviet Union collapsed in to 15 separate countries.…
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Asia and Oceania
RECONCILED! Stolen Generations of Australia and Sorry
Between the years of 1910 and 1970, many indigenous children from Australia and Torres Strait Islanders were removed from their…
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