Conflict in the Asian Theater

1. What is the history of the conflict? Who is involved?
   
   
2. What are the stated issues?
   
   
3. What are the underlying or unstated issues?
   
   
4. What are the longterm effects of the conflict?
   
   
5. What would resolve this conflict? If it has been resolved, how was this accomplished?
   
   
6. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing arguments?
   
   
7. What other countries are affected by this conflict?

To get a basic understanding of a particular country and some of its history, an encyclopedia can be helpful.

Go to WorldBook or Encyclopedia Britannica.

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Emerging China
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To find more information and the most recent developments and stories about these countries, go to the InfoTrac and EbscoHost web sites.

These databases provide access to thousands of periodicals and reference works. They will have information on historical as well as recent developments.

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• Chinese Cultural Revolution
• North/South Vietnam conflict and Vietnam War
• Taiwan/China conflict
• India/Pakistan conflict
• North/South Korea and Korean War

BBC News report on Kashmir and the India/Pakistan Conflict
The following links are embedded within this BBC link:
Q and A the Kashmir Conflict : Discusses recent events as well as the history of the conflict.
The Balance of Firepower : Discusses the buildup of nuclear weapons in the region and its destabilizing effects.
Troubled Relations :Discusses the history behind the dispute between India and Pakistan.

United Nations military observer group in India and Pakistan
The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan deployed in January 1949 to supervise the cease-fire between India and Pakistan.
This is their "background" link that describes the history of the dispute.

Overview of Independence Issues in Kashmir
From the Self Determination Conflict Profile Pages.

Taiwan/China

PBS Online report on the history of the tensions between China and Taiwan

Online news article outlining information about Taiwan and China
From the Denver Newspaper Agency.
This has links to MSNBC sites about China and Taiwan as well as timelines.

Timeline of Taiwanese history from WW II to the present
From the Information Please web site.

North/South Korea

Historical and political history of the conflict in Korea
From “Foreign Policy In Focus”, a Washington Think Tank.
From the Self Determination Conflict Profile Pages.

CNN Archive with links to numerous issues surrounding Korea
Has a link to a good timeline that traces early Korean history all the way to the present with paragraphs describing periods of time.

Web site discussing Korean Liberation and self-determination.
Foreign Policy In Focus web site. Also looks at US policy in the region.

1999 PBS NewsHour Interview with Dr. William Perry
U.S. North Korea Policy Coordinator and Special Advisor to the President and the Secretary of State.

Encyclopedia Britannica: North/South Korea
Japanese Rule
End of Japanese Rule
Division of Korea
Establishment of Two Republics
Korean War

Chinese Cultural Revolution

Paper discussing the CCR and its effects
From University of Maryland.

Basic discussion of the cultural revolution and its effects
From the Heal The Kids Foundation web site that provides online courses for young people.

The Cultural Revolution and its Legacy in Tibet
CCR’s effects on Tibet and the Tibet/China relationship.

North/South Vietnam

History of the conflict in North/South Vietnam
Created by PBS. Includes links to timelines and periods within the conflict.

CNN Online: explores Vietnam and the 1960's
Entire site explores the cold war from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Click on the “Episode Recap” and the “Episode Script” links to get detailed information.

An overview of the Vietnam War
Includes maps, key conflicts, people, and machines used during the war.

Tibet/China

List of Tibetan and Chinese links
Created by INCORE, an organization which addresses international conflict issues. Includes links to the Tibetan government in exile in London and the Chinese government.

Discusses history of dispute in Tibet and Chinese rule
“Reassessing Tibet Policy” from the Foreign Policy In Focus web sites. Also discusses US involvement and proposes new US foreign policy.

Angelfire web site about Tibet-China conflict
You have to deal with some annoying pop-ups at first but the site has good background information.

Paper discussing Tibetan Self-Determination and history of the conflict
Center for International Relations and Cooperation, Barcelona. Discusses current conditions and peace initiatives.

The Cultural Revolution and its Legacy in Tibet
CCR’s effects on Tibet and the Tibet/China relationship.

To do a bibliography, go to the Interactive Works Cited Form.