United States. Fearing that the Soviet Union intended to "export" communism to other nations‚ America centered its foreign policy on the "containment" of communism‚ both at home and abroad. Although formulation of the Truman Doctrine‚ Marshall Plan‚ and the Berlin Airlift suggested that the United States had a particular concern with the spread of communism in Europe‚ America’s policy of containment extended to Asia as well. Indeed‚ Asia proved to be the site of the first major battle waged in the
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West Asia Syria and Lebanon As in other parts of Asia‚ there was an upsurge for freedom in West Asia also immediately after the Second World War. You have read in the previous chapter about the movement of the people of Syria against the French rule. After the war‚ the French tried to restore their authority over Syria and Lebanon but‚ in the face of opposition from the people of these countries and the world opinion‚ they were forced to withdraw. Both Syria and Lebanon became independent by the
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China Traditionally‚ the main distribution channel for insurance in China has been through agents. However‚ with the introduction of bancassurance this has changed. The bancassurance models followed in China are distribution and joint ventures. The effect of bancassurance in the first quarter of 2010‚ was an increase in total premium income to $26.91 billion‚ up 44% compared with the same period of 2009‚ this represents 8% higher compared to the overall insurance industry growth within the same
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Deforestation of South-East Asia The effects deforestation is having on south-east Asia are dizzying. Rapid development since the siege of Khe-Sanh in Vietnam (1968) and surrounding nations of the Mekong region has caused widespread destruction of their forests. Many of these areas are switching trees for coffee bushes‚ threatening the extraordinary biodiversity that holds around 1‚700 different species. These trees are cut down for the furniture export market. Also‚ forests are being wiped out
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Sharon Wong Pd. 3 AP World 2/8/15 In the period of 1750-1900‚ the role of women in East Asia and Western Europe began to shift. Traditionally‚ women were kept domestic and were expected to keep quiet; away from the affairs of men. Influenced by the modernization processes during this time period‚ the fight for women’s rights was initiated which allowed women to play an increasingly greater role in shaping politics. In both regions‚ women were to look appealing for men‚ and were
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OUMM2103 1.0 INTRODUCTION TO AIR ASIA AirAsia 1 : The AirAsia Logo AirAsia was established in 1993 by DRB-Hicom‚ a Government-owned conglomerate. It started operations in 1996. Tune Air Sdn Bhd‚ Tony Fernandes’s company purchased this heavily indebted airline business from DRB-Hicom in 2001. AirAsia managed to become profitable and world renowned low-cost airline through visionary leadership and innovative business approach. Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) at Kuala Lumpur International is AirAsia’s
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Cambodia Music Cambodian Art music is highly influenced by ancient forms as well as Hindu forms. Religious dancing‚ many of which depict stories and ancient myths‚ are common. Some dances are accompanied by a pinpeat orchestra‚ which includes a ching (cymbal)‚ roneat (bamboo xylophone)‚ pai au(flute)‚ sralai (oboe)‚ chapey (bass banjo)‚ gong (bronze gong)‚ tro (fiddle)‚ and various kinds of drums. Each movement the dancer makes refers to a specific idea‚ including abstract concepts like today (pointing
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (HONS) COURSEWORK Year 2012 MONTH SEPTEMBER Subject MGT4513 STRATEGIC AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT Weightage 25% Submission Date 25TH OCTOBER 2012 Regulations A. Late Submission A 10% deduction per day of total coursework marks (excluding weekends and public holidays). Late submission between 5 to 10 days‚ results in a 50% deduction of total coursework marks. Late submission past 10 days results in an automatic 0% for coursework and the student
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2012 Northeast Region Meeting September 19-23‚ 2012 Chemical Distribution in Europe Today Alan Looney CEO NCC E-mail: avlooney@ncc.ie Agenda • European Distribution – Understanding my Audience • Owners‚ CEO’s‚ Professions – – – – – – – Market Size & Composition Global‚ Pan European‚ Regional‚ National‚ Alliances Markets Geographical and Sectoral US Investment in Europe / Ireland Barriers to Trade Factors for Success a Personal Perspective The Value Proposition
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................................... 5 Five Forces Analysis of ASEAN Budget Airline Industry .............................................................. 6 AirAsia and the Strategy Paradox ............................................................................................... 8 Looking into the future: Strategy Options and implications .........................................................10 Increase in the number of regional hubs .................................................
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