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    Multiple changes took place in Southeast Asia as a result of the colonial control. Especially mixed results. One change that occurred was that economics grew vigorously. This happened because it was based on cash crops or goods that would eventually be sold on the world wide market. When before it was not being sold throughout the world. It was probably either sold within the French, who had been active in Southeast Asia since the 17th century. Another change was an improvement on transportation

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    The way Hinduism and Buddhism entered Southeast Asia was not the same, as well as when it entered and its influence of Indian culture that emerged into the area. Civilizations in Southeast Asia focused on an appreciation to nature, which resulted in a harmonious and equal relationship between man and nature. Southeast Asia had been depicted and known as the “golden island.” These Southeast Asian civilizations were characteristically composed from Hindu and Buddhist ways of life that influenced its

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    To what extent was the process of decolonization in Southeast Asia a violent struggle? The process of decolonization in Southeast Asia was not totally a violent struggle due to the divers natures of the process of decolonization and the fight for independence in the various Southeast Asian nations. Furthermore, although the struggle for the withdrawal of the colonial masters was lined with bloodshed and violence, there were still moments in which peaceful negotiations managed to take place, rendering

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    Asia, and especially East Asia, is a region that has experienced significant economic growth in a relatively short period of time; yet it is a region without a strong regional institution. There are several regional organizations in Asia starting with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) established in 1967 (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), ASEAN plus three (China, Japan, South Korea) in 1997, ASEAN Regional Forum, East

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    The diversities within North Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia (cultural, religious, political, etc.) play a crucial part in the status of women and the key features of gender roles in these particular geographic regions. The Middle East and North Africa share commonalities through Arabic and Islamic culture. Establishing equalities for women amongst the current social and political changes of Middle Eastern and North African societies stands as a difficult obstacle to overcome, but in

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    India and Southeast Asia, it is useful to first define the global economy. When did it come into being? Frank (1998) posits that a global economy had existed since the start of the thirteenth century. Although financial flows were limited, there was a burgeoning exchange of commodities between Asian and European economies. Of the Asian economies, China and India stood out for the extensiveness of their trade links and magnitude of their trade volumes. Both countries traded with Southeast Asia, the Islamic

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    through Bottlenecks from Southeast Asia into East Asia during Last Glacial Maximum Revealed by Y Chromosomes,” describes the possibilities of looking at the Y chromosome from the male to trace changes in human DNA due to mutation by migratory events. The authors of this article are Cai Xiaoyun, Qin Zhendong, Wen Bo, Xu Shuhua, Wang Yi, Lu Yan, Wei Lanhai, Wang Chuanchao, Li Shilin, Huang Xingqiu, Jin Li and Li Hui. These authors explained which population from the Southeast Asian migrated to East

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    and Southeast Asia culture. There are many differences and similarities in these cultures. Some of the different thing in Southeast Asia is their religion. The different names of their religion is Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and one of them we have in America is Christianity (D.R. SarDesai, 5). Most of those religions all came from India in the sixth century (D.R. SarDesai, 19). Then Indian culture because world wide across Southeast Asia

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    Politics and Security in Southeast Asia: Terrorists, Gangsters and the State Name Course Date The issue of security and corruption are related because of how they influence each other. Over the passage of time, the security forces in various countries have compromised their ethical behavior to try and gain wealth. As such, they end up compromising the safety of a country and putting the welfare of the citizens at stake. It is imperative

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    Hinduism in Southeast Asia Hinduism is the oldest living religion in the world. There are nearly over a billion Hindus worldwide, most whom live in the Indian subcontinent. Individuals who practice Hinduism find answers to their deepest questions regarding the mysteries of life. Hinduism spread outside of India and became adopted by cultures throughout Southeast Asia in 12 BCE. “Southeast Asia adopted and adapted specific Hindu texts, theologies, rituals, architectural styles, and forms of social

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