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Nr. 147 (2018) Research Note 92–104 {:en}The Image of the Beautiful Woman: Beauty Ideals in Modern Urban ChinaImages of the female body are widely employed in advertising, cinema, fashion, and media the world over. In Chinese cities, meanwhile, everywhere we look we can see advertisements for cosmetic treatments that depict desirable bodily representations with the following core characteristics: thin figure, oval face with pointed chin, slim cheeks, high-bridged nose, big eyes, and … von by Valeria Lotti
Nr. 146 (2018) Research Note 96–109 {:de}Taiwans UN-Kampagne 2017: Kleine Schritte statt großer SprungAs a result of its defeat in the Chinese civil war, the Guomindang government of the Republic of China, under the leadership of Chiang Kai-shek, was forced to retreat to Taiwan in 1949. Although the Republic of China was a founding member of the United Nations, occupying indeed a seat on the Security Council, the … von by Tobias Adam
Nr. 145 (2017) Research Note 45–64 {:en}Vietnamese Research Practice: Some Reflections on a Sometimes Key Component of ChangeThe paper broaches the general research issue of whether there are distinct characteristics to common Vietnamese methods of knowledge production, drawing upon the author’s own experiences. It examines various policy documents, and frames its analysis of the implied methods used to produce them through reference to existing research. It is suggested that Vietnamese are ‘catholic’ … von by Adam Fforde
Nr. 145 (2017) Research Note 65–74 {:de}Institutionalisierung von Sicherheit in den EU-Südostasien-Beziehungen: Transfer des institutionellen Nexus von Sicherheit und Entwicklung nach Südostasien?Since the ratification of the Treaty of Lisbon, considerable institutional adaptation has taken place to manage the overlapping areas or the nexus between the EU’s security and development policies. Current plans of the European Commission’s Service for Foreign Policy Instruments (FPI) to build up structures suggest that this nexus is furthermore driving externalization and external … von by Naila Maier-Knapp
Nr. 144 (2017) Research Note 135–51 {:de}Die deutschsprachige Forschung zur Transformation politischer Systeme in Asien – Perspektiven, Profile und BefundeGerman scholars have long neglected the analysis of political transformation processes in South, Southeast, and Northeast Asia. Only since the end of the 1990s have researchers in Germany developed an interest in this international, mostly English-language, literature. In contrast, German-language political science democratization research on Asia has long been well established. As in North America, … von by Aurel Croissant
Nr. 140 (2016) Research Note 26–55 {:en}Children with Disabilities in Japanese Schools: Between Assistive Technologies and Social BarriersJapan is a pioneer country in the field of assistive technologies for people with disabilities. These technologies are not merely objects: they are designed to support disabled persons’ social “integration” and the creation of an “inclusive society.” That is, a society in which every aspect of life is accessible to any citizen — regardless of … von by Anne-Lise Mithout
Themenschwerpunkt Feature
Nr. 137 (2015) Research Note 36–49 {:en}Dead-End Careers — The Vicious Cycle of Temporary Employment in JapanSince enacting the Temporary Dispatching Worker Law in 1986, Japan has carried out a s eries of labor market deregulations that have led to an expanded external labor market and gr eater flexibility for companies. Workers in the external labor market face, however, difficulties in advancing their careers, since employment is often insecure and opportunities … von by Matthias Hennings
Nr. 137 (2015) Research Note 50–76 {:de}Verfälschte PISA-Ergebnisse? Zur Bildungsbenachteiligung von Migrantenkindern in ShanghaiIn 2009 Shanghai took part in the international PISA tests (Programme for International Student Assessment) for the first time, with the city having the highest overall marks among all participants. When Shanghai’s students again, in PISA 2012, not only came top of the global class in math, reading, and science but also scored even better … von by Günter Schucher
Nr. 135 (2015) Research Note 25–46 {:en}The “East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone” of the People’s Republic of China: Its Strategic Significance in Light of Growing Regional TensionsChina established the East China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone (ECS ADIZ) on 23 November 2013. It includes the disputed Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands and its founding met with strong reaction from both Japan and the United States of America. In this context, the US has reaffirmed defense commitments toward regional allies while Japan continues to revise … von by Jiagu Richter und and Wolfgang Richter
Nr. 133 (2014) Research Note 52–71 {:en}Climate Protection Governance and Participation in the People’s Republic of ChinaIn the last five years China has passed new laws and regulations and has formulated new policies and targets for climate protection. The country’s private sector is also making contributions to this new focus, in terms of technology development, green investments, public–private partnerships, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) reporting. Civil society organizations, meanwhile, have built … von by Berthold M. Kuhn
Nr. 133 (2014) Research Note 72–88 {:en}The Cosmopolitization of Remembrance — The Kwangju Uprising and the UNESCO “Memory of the World” RegisterThe Kwangju Uprising of May 1980 represents an important turning point in South Korea’s contemporary history, as it played a decisive role in the subsequent democratization of the country. Despite the numerous studies done on the uprising, however, there has nonetheless rarely been any research conducted either on how it has been commemorated or on … von by Hannes B. Mosler
Nr. 127 (2013) Research Note 30–47 {:en}Quality, Employability and Capabilities: The Enduring Elusive Triangle in Indian EducationIndia is historically known for its caste system and ascriptive social stratification. Inheritance-based ascription permits a small percentage of the population to be at the top of the social hierarchy and enjoy economic privileges. For this reason, the intersection between caste and economic factors often reproduces the “underclass” (MacDonald 1997). This is largely due to … von by Lakshmi Narayanan Venkataraman
Nr. 127 (2013) Research Note 48–69 {:en}Indonesia’s Religious Conflicts: Recent Developments, Causes and Policy Implications for PeaceSince the introduction of democracy, political and societal conflicts have become more visible in Indonesia. This article focuses on religious conflicts, highlights the recent developments and patterns, and analyzes the state’s insufficient performance in protecting all of its citizens. The current Indonesian government tends to react rather passively to religious intolerance, discrimination and violence, and … von by Amanda Kovacs
Nr. 125 (2012) Research Note 62–77 {:en}“Soft Power” in Chinese International Relations Theory: Some Aspects of the Chinese Debate on “Soft Power”The term “soft power,” coined by American scholar J.S. Nye, not only became well known in China but also stirred a debate among Chinese experts about how to adapt this notion to the Chinese context. This debate embraces a wide spectrum of issues — from a linguistic problem (how to properly translate the expression “soft … von by Justyna Szczudlik-Tatar
Nr. 121 (2011) Research Note 29–45 {:de}Glokales Kino: der südkoreanische Blockbuster My Sassy Girl (Yôpki chôk-in kŭ nyô) von Kwak Jae-yongMy Sassy Girl (2001) is a South Korean blockbuster that was not only most successful at home but also in East and Southeast Asia. In 2008 several remakes were produced in this region as well as in the USA. The paper traces the global and local elements of this film in terms of genre and … von by Yvonne Schulz Zinda
Nr. 120 (2011) Research Note 28–47 {:en}The Cambodian Land Market: Development, Aberrations, and PerspectivesIn its Land Administration, Management and Distribution Program, the Royal Government of Cambodia proclaimed measures to strengthen the Cambodian land markets and tenure security. However, in the past, the country’s land markets suffered severe aberrations caused by price hikes. This affected both urban and rural areas, mainly due to a rollout of urban capital. In … von by Dirk Löhr
Nr. 120 (2011) Research Note 48–72 {:de}Entwicklung der Forschungskooperationen Deutschlands mit dem asiatisch-pazifischen Raum – Chancen und HerausforderungenDie Bedeutung internationaler Kooperationen in Forschung und Bildung hat in den letzten Jahren erheblich zugenommen. Waren sie seit jeher ein klassisches Feld außen- und forschungspolitischen Handelns, so sind sie heutzutage für die wissensbasierten Ökonomien als existentiell zu bezeichnen. Ohne einen kontinuierlichen, internationalen Wissenschaftsdialog wäre Deutschland, nicht anders als andere Industriestaaten, nicht in der Lage, das … von by Gerold Heinrichs, Stefanie Haustein und and Dirk Tunger
Nr. 119 (2011) Research Note 49–66 {:en}The ASEAN Economic Community and New Regionalism: A Neorealist AnalysisThe ASEAN Charter proposed by the Eminent Persons Group in 2006 and drafted by the High-Level Task Force is seen as a progressive step forward in the deepening and evolution of ASEAN regional integration. With its signing and ratification, ASEAN will attempt to transform its character to be a regional institution in form and function … von by William J. Jones
Nr. 118 (2011) Research Note 75–90 {:en}The Context of Uncontrolled Urban Settlements in DelhiIn developing countries, more than half of the urban population lives in unplanned settlements where their quality of life is substandard and even inhuman. Delhi, the capital city of India, is a prime example as more than half of its population resides in uncontrolled settlements despite modest planning intervention since the inception of its first … von by Sohail Ahmad und and Mack Joong Choi
Nr. 117 (2010) Research Note 58–78 {:de}Pakistan nach den Islamisten: Transformationsprozesse innerislamischer Rivalität und PopulärislamismusIslamic interpretations heavily impact on political culture and practice in Pakistan. Religious extremisms, which repeatedly have been resulting directly from state politics in Pakistan, become at times dominant to an extent that they threaten to undermine the foundations of state and society. Radical groups engage in several jihads: internal sectarian, regional jihads in Afghanistan and … von by Thomas K. Gugler
Nr. 114/115 (2010) Research Note 114–21 {:de}Indische Touristen in DeutschlandTourists from India to Germany are becoming more and more of interest for scientific research since their numbers are on the upswing. This article focuses on structures and trends regarding tourism from India to Germany/Europe and delivers a profile of the Indian tourists in Germany. Manuscript received on 2009-07-23, accepted on 2010-01-16 Keywords: India - … von by Tatjana Thimm
Nr. 112/113 (2009) Research Note 103–21 {:de}Entwicklungspotentiale in Südwestchina: Hintergründe und Auswirkungen zu Yunnans ambitioniertem Hydroenergie- und VerkehrsinfrastrukturausbauPR China’s impressive economic growth is focusing mainly on its eastern and southern coastal regions. Yunnan province of SW-China, famous for China’s highest bio-, geo- and ethnic diversity, is not benefiting neither in the economic growth nor in foreign direct investment. Regarding its per capita GDP Yunnan is even one of the poorest provinces of … von by Thomas Hennig
Nr. 109 (2008) Research Note 65–77 {:en}Explaining the potential for conflict: Malaysia between tradition and modernityWhat happens if an authoritarian state strives for economical modernization? Will it be able to stay in power and adhere to the existing system? Or will a transformation process begin which finally leads to a democratisation of state and society? Malaysia faces exactly this kind of dilemma. This research note provides some starting points for … von by Rebecca Hegemann
Nr. 109 (2008) Research Note 78–87 {:en}Why does ASEAN need a Charter? Pushing actors and their national interestsAfter forty years of its existence ASEAN decided to draft a Charter. In November 2007, the heads of state and government of the member states signed the Charter, the national ratification processes are going on. For forty years, the Association has been known for the highly informal 'ASEAN Way' of diplomacy. By introducing a Charter … von by Rabea Volkmann

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