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Historically Tibet has served as a buffer zone between India and China
Historically Tibet has served as a buffer zone between India and China. In 1959, China occupied Tibet and since then the border has became a contentious issue between India and China. The Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru made substantial efforts … Continue reading
The Source of India’s rivalry With China
Historically Tibet served as a geographical buffer zone between India and China. In 1959 China occupied Tibet and this was the beginning of tensions between India and China over their borders, which resulted in the Sino Indian War in 1962. … Continue reading
The Law of the People’s Republic of China on Regional National Autonomy was not implemented in Tibet and instead under Mr Chen Kuiyuan’s regime the rights of the Tibetan people have been suppressed and there has been growing unrest.
China regards ethnic relationships as “plurality and unity within the configuration of the Chinese nation.” The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has developed policies in line with this view including policies about self-governance of ethnic minorities and religious freedom, preservation … Continue reading
The national security interests and objectives of the United States in Asia
The two main objectives of the United States in Asia are the economic benefits from trade opportunities and to defend itself from a security threat in Asia. The United States is interested in the economic opportunities provided from the large … Continue reading
Lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for
The quote, “lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for” can be likened to a desperately sick patient who needs a doctor—we must try to help those who are most in need. The current Tibetan situation is an example … Continue reading
Cultural genocide in Tibet
Cultural genocide in Tibet The Tibetan nation is battling to survive in the twenty first century since the Chinese government invasion of Tibet; its culture has been systematically destroyed. The Chinese government has exercised numerous restrictive policies on the Tibetan … Continue reading
Men and women are equal and should have equal opportunity
Men and women should be equal in the twenty first century because this is the century where the strength of intelligence is greater than the physical strength. In many industries female workers are far more successful than males. We are … Continue reading
Money doesn’t bring inner peace
Money and power do not bring inner peace Money and power are not bring you true happiness and inner peace. If you would like to develop calm mind you should know what is the cause of a calm mind and … Continue reading
Dick Smith’s Population Puzzle
I watched a documentary on ABC called “Dick Smith’s population puzzle” about population growth and its impact on climate change. There were two points that Dick Smith expressed that appealed to me. Smith said that world population growth was … Continue reading
Same same but different
Same same but different Over the past three months of the election campaign we haven’t seen any big differences between Abbott and Gillard’s policies on major issues. What is difference between the two major parties on the issue of refugees? They … Continue reading
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