How China's past experiences with foreign conquest led to its downfall in the face of Western colonialism.
The transformation of Japan into the most Westernized country in Asia, at great cost.
The rather violent inceptions of Indonesia and Vietnam.
How the philosophies of Lu Xun and Ikki Kita influenced the thinking of the Chinese and Japanese people, respectively.
How the United States of America recrafted Japan into its own image during its eight year post-war occupation.
The road to Japan's economic prosperity in the post-occupation era to the present day.
How the teaching of Confucius is still exploited by capitalists in South Korea, Taiwan and Singapore.
The struggle of South Korea against government oppression and it's history of division with North Korea.
The diplomatic failings of the United States with The Philippines and China.