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SE Asian History Feature Writer: Dawn Ouedraogo

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

From divisive British rule to independence in India and on to the beauty of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, it is hoped these articles will inspire abiding interest in the history and culture of South East Asia.

Articles range, from fascinating biographical pieces through to all aspects of history of the region, the Vietnamese and Korean Wars and development of the post-war economies and infrastructures.


Feature Writer Articles in SE Asian History

 		Punjab Divide, Politics, Battles & Muslim League
Independence of India - Discussion of the partition of the Punjab regarding politics, Muslim electoral gains and the communal battles & growth of violence in the region.
Violence in Lahore & Amritsar from January 1947
Brief description of violence in the cities of Lahore & Amritsar, Punjab prior to the partition of India. Ethnic conflicts between Muslim, Sikh & Hindu influence British.
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.
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Contributing Articles in SE Asian History

 		Rare Animals - the Tibetan Wild Ass
In 1903 the British army in Tibet stumbled across herds of pretty, multi-coloured asses. In spite of being told that they were untameable, one made its way to England
Are Japanese Religious?
In Japan, it is customary to visit a Shinto shrine to celebrate a baby's birth, and conduct Budhhist funeral rituals after death.
Mother of Two Thousand Children
Following the defeat of WWII, while many Japanese racially mixed babies were abondoned by their parents, Miki Sawada dedicated her life to take care of the orphans.
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.
The Day the Bomb Fell on Nagasaki
A diary kept reverently for fifty years by a surgeon's family opens a window on the reality of what happens when a city is condemned to death.
Where is Shangri-La?
The mythical land of Shangri-La has long held a spiritual appeal. But is it really mythical? Could such a place really exist?
The Foreign Powers Involved in the Korean War
What were the main reasons for the involvement of the three external protagonists: the USA (under the auspices of the UN) the USSR and China in the Korean War?
Fatehpur Sikri Abandoned City in Northern India
Near Agra, city of the famous Taj Mahal, an abandoned city of red sandstone attracts visitors in northern India.
Legendary Samurai Warrior Miyamoto Musashi
The most famous of all Japan's legendary samurai fighters, Miyamoto Musashi, proves to be far more than an iconic double katana-wielding killing machine.
Early People in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia's prehistory is dominated by change and the isolating factors of geography.
Lady on the River
Chiang Mai has been around for seven hundred years, serving as a hub for trade, politics, and the rich culture of northern Thailand. Here's to the next seven hundred.
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