What happened during the Taiwan Straits Crises?
Analyse the significance of the Taiwan Straits Crisis that affected Sino-Soviet and Sino-American relations during the Cold War.
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When did Castro visit the United States?
Learn more about the historic visit by the Cuban leader on 18 September 1960.
What happened in Myanmar in 1962?
Understand the significance of 1962 in the political history of Myanmar.
What was the Cultural Revolution?
Learn more about the political movement spearheaded by then Chinse leader Mao Zedong in the 1960s.
Why was NATO formed?
Examine the origins of the inter-governmental military alliance that was founded in April 1949.
What is George Kennan known for?
Learn more about the origins of the ‘Containment Policy’ that shaped the United States’ foreign policy during the Cold War.
How was Thailand affected by the Asian Financial Crisis?
Find out what happened in Thailand that triggered the start of the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997.
South China Sea dispute – Cartoon Analysis
Take a look at some of the featured political cartoons to understand the context of the South China Sea dispute.
What was ASEAN’s response to the Third Indochina War?
Examine ASEAN’s responses during the Third Indochina War to learn more about the challenges it faced.
What is the Kuantan Doctrine?
Find out what Indonesia and Malaysia proposed during the meeting at Kuantan in response to the Third Indochina War.