S/P/266. Account for Ataturk's success in establishing a secular Republic in Turkey

The paper looks into the modern history of Turkey examining the role of Mustafa Kemal (aka Kemal Ataturk) in establishing the Turkish Republic. His Six Principles of secular reform are reviewed analysing the impact of removing Islam from the political and social life, and discussing the structure and ideology of the Republic.

S/H/105. 'In 1905 Japan came to be accepted as a Great Power', Discuss

The paper examines the international position of Japan after the Russo-Japanese War describing the events of the period, the balance of power between the East Asian and European countries, Japan's military policy towards China, etc.

S/H/98. Rise and Fall of the Treasure Fleets: Ming China's Emergence and Decline as the Greatest Naval Power of the 15th Century

The paper examines the historical role of Admiral Zheng He, a principal envoy and commander-in-chief of the Treasure Fleets in the 15th century China. The reasons for Ming China success as a naval power are outlined reviewing the history of the Ming dynasty, Chinese naval and maritime technology, Zheng He's epic expeditions, and the end of China's sea supremacy.

S/P/255. Special Problems of Korea

The paper examines political perspectives for Korean reunification reviewing the evidence for and against the reunification, discussing the improvements and obstacles in the relations between North and South Korea, making predictions about the possible outcomes of the reunification, etc. The positions of other countries, particularly China, towards Korean reunification are discussed.

S/P/240. Was Gandhi's leadership the most significant reason for India gaining independence in 1947?

The paper examines the role of Gandhi in India's struggle for independence from Britain. The history of Indian-British relations is reviewed; Gandhi's skill as a political negotiator and his use of non-violent resistance to authority is discussed. The contribution of the Indian Nationalist Movement (INM) to the decolonisation of India is assessed.

S/H/78. How did the policy of Sankin Kotai (Alternate Attendance) affect the economic development of Tokugawa Japan?

The paper looks into the Edo (Tokugawa) period of Japan's history providing background information about the country's isolationist policy, social stratification, the duties of the feudal lords (daimyos), etc. Political and economic impacts of the daimyo's obligation to reside in the emperor palace (the Alternate Attendance) are discussed.

S/P/122. War and Revolution in Vietnam 1930-1975. Do you accept that the United States 'both wanted and inspired the removal of Diem in 1963?' (Michael Charlton)

The paper examines the role of the US in Vietnam during the coup of 1963 arguing their involvement in the removal of the Vietnamese leader Ngo Dinh Diem and discussing the policy of the Diem regime, the so-called 'Buddhist crisis', etc.

S/H/69. Rise of Persecuting Society

The paper examines the impact of Mao Tse-tung policy on the Chinese society describing the political situation in China during the period of his rule and arguing his responsibility for the deaths of 70 million people.

P/H/99. History of split between Muslims and Hindus in India

The paper examines the causes of the division of British India into Pakistan and India after the country’s independence. The history of the split between the Muslims and the Hindus is traced analysing the effects of the change in the make up of Indian upper classes, the policy of the British government towards India, etc.

S/H/59. Rise and fall of the Vijayangaran Empire

This essay looks into the history of the Indian Vijayangaran Empire. It examines the internal and external factors that led not only to the creation and rise on said empire, but also those that lead to its demise.

P/H/58. Historical, cultural and financial roots of Japans economic growth

The paper reviews the evolution of Japan into a global superpower providing a brief historical overview of the countrys development from the Tokugawa era through the Second World War. The reasons behind Japans rapid growth over 1960s are discussed.

P/H/38. Korea in the end of the 19th century

The paper investigates the influence of western states on East Asia over the 19th century focusing on the emergence of political movements in Korea. Korean relations with Japan and China are discussed; its international position is analysed.

P/H/25. British reforms in India

The paper presents a historical overview of the situation in India in the XVIII and XIX centuries concentrating on the role of British reforms in legal, administrative, political, social and agricultural spheres. Academic literature relating to 'anglicisation' and 'Christianising' of India is critically reviewed. The conclusion is made bout the British attempts to westernise India.