Article title: Dilemma for Indonesians in Timor Leste
Source: Abdhul Kalik
Journal: Jakarta Post(online)
Published: Monday. May 14,2007
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Indonesian-born residents of Timor Leste feel discriminated against by Timorese since became independent from Indonesia. Indonesian-born residents are unable to vote and must live in Timor Leste for five years without interruption before they can apply for citizenship. Many long-term residents are now considered illegal immigrants, though they have married locals and lived in Timor for many years.
(1) What are some possible solutions to this problem?
(2) What sort of reactions might this article produce in Indonesia or Timor?
(3) What might be some of the reasons/motivations behind the Timorese laws regarding Indonesian-born residents?
2007年5月14日月曜日
International Issues and Events
Article title: Pakistani troops told to shoot Karachi rioters
Source: Reuters and AP
Journal: China Post (online)
Published: Monday. May 14,2007
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Thirty-nine people were killed over in Karachi,the capital of Pakistan. Riots broke out on Saturday between pro-government and opposition supporters during competing rallies related to the suspension of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry by President Gen. Pervez Musharraf.
(1) What has caused the rioting?
(2) What international issues or alliances might the suspension of the Chief Justice and the riots have an influence on?
(3) What has been the response from international leaders to the incidents?
Source: Reuters and AP
Journal: China Post (online)
Published: Monday. May 14,2007
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Thirty-nine people were killed over in Karachi,the capital of Pakistan. Riots broke out on Saturday between pro-government and opposition supporters during competing rallies related to the suspension of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammed Chaudhry by President Gen. Pervez Musharraf.
(1) What has caused the rioting?
(2) What international issues or alliances might the suspension of the Chief Justice and the riots have an influence on?
(3) What has been the response from international leaders to the incidents?
2007年5月4日金曜日
Article title: Abe urges charter for 'new Japan'.
Source: Agencies
Journal: Aljazeera online
Published: Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 7:56 Mecca Time, 4:56 GMT
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At the end of his five nation tour of the Middle East and the 60th anniversary of the current Japanese Constitution, Prime Minister Abe, reasserted his desire to see constitutional amendments made to: 'A bold review of Japan's post-war stance and an in-depth discussion of the constitution for a 'new Japan' is necessary ... to open up a new era... [to work] towards a Japan that instils confidence and pride among its children.' Specifically, the amendments relate to Article Nine ('the pacifist clause') of the 1947 Constiution. The amendments would change Japan's ability to use military force to solve international disputes and maintain a standing army. The Mainichi Shinbun and Nikkei newspapers polls on the issue claim 51% of those surveyed support the changes. The Asahi Shinbun poll claims that 49% would prefer no change, and 33% supporting the change.
Japan has a Self-Defence Forces of 240,000. In 2004-2007, its military expenditure ranked sixth in the world. Japanese SDF have served in Iraq since 2004. In 2006, Japan's Defence Agency was upgraded to a full Ministry.
Abe claims the amendments are necessary for Japan to be an equal partner with the US in international issues.
China and Korea remain suspicious of the proposed changes and the possibility of a renewal in Japanese militarism.
(1) What are the differences between a Self-Defence Force and a standing Army?
(2) What are the differences in the polls run by the Mainichi Shinbun and the Asahi Shinbun? Can you find the original polling results and examine the questions asked and the interpretations of the data made by the editors? What might affect the results and their interpretation?
(3) Why is Article 9 referred to as 'the pacificst clause'?
(4) How would the amendments to the constitution create a 'new Japan'?
(5) Why are the amendments necessary for the next generation of Japanese to feel pride and confidence in Japan?
(6) Why is this news being reported on AlJazeera, do you think?
(7) What purpose did Prime Minister Abe's five nation tour of the Middle East?
(8) Does this news reported in the Middle East have a different 'meaning' or 'resonance' than if it was reported in Japan, China or the USA? Why and how?
Source: Agencies
Journal: Aljazeera online
Published: Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 7:56 Mecca Time, 4:56 GMT
Downloaded from: http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/A01C0809-8BC7-48FC-AA8A-B506B71D69AE.htm on May 4, 2007 at 1:47pm.
At the end of his five nation tour of the Middle East and the 60th anniversary of the current Japanese Constitution, Prime Minister Abe, reasserted his desire to see constitutional amendments made to: 'A bold review of Japan's post-war stance and an in-depth discussion of the constitution for a 'new Japan' is necessary ... to open up a new era... [to work] towards a Japan that instils confidence and pride among its children.' Specifically, the amendments relate to Article Nine ('the pacifist clause') of the 1947 Constiution. The amendments would change Japan's ability to use military force to solve international disputes and maintain a standing army. The Mainichi Shinbun and Nikkei newspapers polls on the issue claim 51% of those surveyed support the changes. The Asahi Shinbun poll claims that 49% would prefer no change, and 33% supporting the change.
Japan has a Self-Defence Forces of 240,000. In 2004-2007, its military expenditure ranked sixth in the world. Japanese SDF have served in Iraq since 2004. In 2006, Japan's Defence Agency was upgraded to a full Ministry.
Abe claims the amendments are necessary for Japan to be an equal partner with the US in international issues.
China and Korea remain suspicious of the proposed changes and the possibility of a renewal in Japanese militarism.
(1) What are the differences between a Self-Defence Force and a standing Army?
(2) What are the differences in the polls run by the Mainichi Shinbun and the Asahi Shinbun? Can you find the original polling results and examine the questions asked and the interpretations of the data made by the editors? What might affect the results and their interpretation?
(3) Why is Article 9 referred to as 'the pacificst clause'?
(4) How would the amendments to the constitution create a 'new Japan'?
(5) Why are the amendments necessary for the next generation of Japanese to feel pride and confidence in Japan?
(6) Why is this news being reported on AlJazeera, do you think?
(7) What purpose did Prime Minister Abe's five nation tour of the Middle East?
(8) Does this news reported in the Middle East have a different 'meaning' or 'resonance' than if it was reported in Japan, China or the USA? Why and how?
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