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Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal takes the oath of office as the Governor of Louisiana on 14 January 2008 becoming the first Indian American governor in the United States. (Matthew HINTON/AFP/Getty Images)

The Sleeping Giant in American Politics

Asian Americans have the highest rate of naturalization of all immigration groups. So why are Asian Americans unheard, and why are we as a group under-engaged? more
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Vietnam, over the course of its long history, has withstood in times of war and occupation the Chinese, Mongols, French, Japanese and Americans. Photo: HKmPUA/flickr

Vietnam

A short essay on Vietnam's geopolitical history, from pre-civilization times to the 21th century. more
The Silk Road extending from Southern Europe through Arabia, Somalia, Egypt, Persia, India and Java until it reaches China.

Silk Road: Spreading Ideas and Innovations

This essay looks at the great Eurasian Silk Roads as a transmitter of people, goods, ideas, beliefs and inventions. more
South Korean flag.

T'aeguk

Decipher the South Korean flag. more
Sri Lanka as a well educated population.

Sri Lanka: An Introductory Essay

A short geo-political history of the island nation. more