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SE Asian History Feature Writer: Dawn Ouedraogo

The rich and varied culture and influences of South East Asia have now permeated every area of the globe. The region has been influenced by Ancient India, China, the powerful Muslim Empires together with many Western colonial forces and trading posts. It is certainly obvious that South East Asia has a varied tapestry of faith, colonial influences and languages, and the development of the economies of South East Asia has led to its emergence as a major economic and political force.

Articles in this section display immense diversity and range, from interesting biographical pieces and examinations of culture through to all aspects of the history of the region, discussions of the Vietnamese and Korean Wars and development of the post-war economies and infrastructures.


Feature Writer Articles in SE Asian History

 		Shinto, Buddhism & Confucianism, Key to Japanese
Modern Japan & Japanese Industry succeeded due to discipline & ethics of people with belief or faith in Buddhism, Shinto or Confucianism. Strict ritual & ethical codes.
Meiji Restoration Creates Roots of Modern Japan
January 1868 was the date for a major Samurai rebellion in Japan & restoration of Emperor ruler. This new regime marks start of Japanese Westernization & Modernization.
History of Japan - A Study in Discipline
Japan under Shogun rule is a fascinating study of development of a feudal caste system with Samurai model of Confucius laws leading to a society of Japanese discipline.
Japanese Tea Ceremony Created by Buddhist Monks
The beauty of traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony is an art form created by Buddhist Monks, to achieve harmony. The Tea House ceremony is held near tranquil water gardens.
Indian Nationalism,1915 & India in World War II
Rise of Indian National Army from the revolt in British Indian Army in 1915 and a brief discussion of the Cripps Mission, India in World War II & Free India Movement
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Contributing Articles in SE Asian History

 		Che Guevara, His Affections for Hiroshima
In July of 1959, less than a year after the Cuban Revolution, Ernesto "Che" Guevara landed in Japan in his signature olive green military outfit. He was 31 years-old.
Aesop's Fables and Ethics Education in Japan
Aesop's Fables were introduced to Japan by Catholic missionaries. The fables became widely accepted to help influence societal ethics in Japan after Confucianism.
North Korea Struggling to Survive in the 1990s
By the mid-1990's North Korea was on the brink of collapse, unable to feed his starving population Kim Jong-il announced a new 'army first' policy prioritising supplies.
North Korea During the 1990s
North Korea was a country in disarray during the 1990s, shorn of Soviet support the Pyongyang regime struggled to feed its population.
North Korea After the Cold War
At the end of the Cold War North Korea's future looked bleak. The secretive regime, though nominally self-sufficient, was in reality heavily reliant on the Soviet Union.
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