1. You will pick a recent news event in an Asian country of
your choosing and engage in a brief research project double-
spaced for 4 pages (no more than 5pages). The main tasks
for the project are to (1) describe the event under
consideration, (2) analyze its causes and consequences,
and (3) offer your own assessments/opinions. It is crucial
that you draw from the course materials and that your
arguments are logically connected in your project