Category: East Asia
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Xinjiang: Human Rights, Security, and Geopolitical Tensions in China’s Far West Introduction Xinjiang, a vast and resource-rich region in northwest China, has become a focal point of global concern over human rights, security, and geopolitical maneuvering. Known for its unique cultural heritage, Xinjiang is home to the Uyghurs—a Turkic-speaking, predominantly Muslim ethnic group—as well as…
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China and India: A Strategic Rivalry and the Fight for Regional Dominance Introduction China and India, the world’s two most populous countries, share a long and complex history shaped by cultural exchange, competition, and an uneasy coexistence along their disputed border in the Himalayas. While the two nations once aligned as champions of non-aligned and…
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Tibet: A Region of Cultural Richness, Geopolitical Tensions, and the Fight for Autonomy Introduction Tibet, a region often called the “Roof of the World” due to its high-altitude location in the Himalayas, has long been the subject of both reverence and contention. Known for its unique culture, deep spiritual traditions, and breathtaking landscapes, Tibet is…
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Cross-Strait Tensions: The High-Stakes Standoff Between Taiwan and China Introduction It’s a standoff with global implications, set on an island that has become the center of one of the most complex and high-stakes geopolitical conflicts of the 21st century. Taiwan—a vibrant democracy with a thriving economy—stands resilient just across the Taiwan Strait from mainland China,…
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Divided Peninsula: The Unfinished Story of North and South Korea Introduction The Korean Peninsula: a land torn in two, where family ties were severed by politics, cultures diverged across an armed border, and decades of conflict shaped two nations that couldn’t be more different. Today, North Korea and South Korea stand as stark contrasts—one a…
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