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The Belt And Road Initiative: China’S Rise, America’S Balance, And Latin America’S Struggle, Garrett Bullock

History Honors Papers

This research attempts to understand the evolving relationship between China, the United States, and Latin America. Specifically, it explores China’s rapid rise as a formidable geopolitical power, the United States’ mixed response to that rise, and efforts by two Latin American countries, Ecuador and Argentina, to avoid exploitation by both China and the United States—and, indeed, to even benefit from this mutating relationship. In all cases, historically constructed ideas and strategic interests shape relations among these various actors. Accordingly, this research lays out the historical sources for each of these powers’ central ideas. Then, it connects those ideas to the …

The Transition Of Guanyin: Reinterpreting Queerness And Buddha Nature In Medieval East Asia, Robert Wilf

Religious Studies Honors Papers

Avalokitesvara, better known by the Chinese name of Guanyin, is perhaps the second most pervasive figure in all of Buddhism after the historical Buddha himself. Part of this popularity comes from his adaptability and willingness to change to order to save everyone, no matter what part of society they might be from. It is thanks to this adaptability that Guanyin’s iconography varies wildly by region, with much of Theravada and tantric Buddhism depicting him as a man, while Mahayana Buddhism tends to revere her as the patron of women. From their earliest description, Guanyin was known to transcend boundaries to …

Becoming A Superpower: China’S Rise And The Belt And Road Initiative In Latin America, Garrett Bullock

History Summer Fellows

Is China a Superpower? Will it become one? After half a century of establishing a strong international military presence, thriving economic growth, domestic/international political authority, and considerable cultural “soft power”, the PRC has emerged as a hegemon capable of competing in international geopolitics. Nevertheless, these questions remain unanswered. For this reason, this research explores what it means to be a superpower, whether China is or will be a superpower, and, importantly, what impact China’s rise has on the world. To do this, this research explores existing debates surrounding China’s current global status, the historical emergence of the PRC as a …

The Unintended Legacy Of Hellenism: The Development And Dissemination Of The Buddha Image, Chukyi Kyaping

History Honors Papers

This paper traces the development and evolution of the Buddha image from the first century CE in Gandhara to the fifth century CE in Luoyang, China and discusses the circumstances that allowed the image to adapt to different cultural environments. The emergence of the Buddha image marked a significant shift in the perception of the Buddha himself, through which Buddhism had effectively transformed from a philosophy into a religion.

Due to the syncretic nature of the Gandhari region, the Buddha image incorporated elements from multiple cultures, most notably from the Hellenistic artistic tradition. The dissemination of the Buddha image, traced …

Japan's Economic Success Following Her World War Ii Defeat, Karen E. Davidock

Business and Economics Honors Papers

This 78 page senior thesis examines the rate of Japan's economic growth since World War II.

An Evaluation Of The Chinese Economy 1949-1972, Gerald Green

Business and Economics Honors Papers

This 46 page thesis examines trends within the economy of China, focusing on the Five Year Plans, advances in agriculture and industry, and factors influencing economic growth.

Letter From Henry B. Armes To James T. Dubois, August 28, 1909, Henry B. Armes

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Private Secretary of the Assistant Secretary of State to James T. DuBois concerning a note about Mr. Bryan.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To James R. Morse, August 4, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to James R. Morse concerning the appointment of personnel to the foreign service.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To J. P. Morgan And Company, July 29, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to J. P. Morgan and Company concerning a bill for a copy of a book that was sent.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Thomas J. O'Brien, July 28, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Thomas J. O'Brien concerning a box of jade and a contingent fund.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Leonard E. Reibold, July 28, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Charles Richard Crane

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Leonard E. Reibold concerning a meeting with Charles R. Crane.

Memorandum Regarding A Congressional Appropriation For The State Department, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Organization of the State Department

The document is a typed memorandum concerning the necessity of expanding the State Department, particularly the Bureau of Trade Relations.

Letter From Leonard E. Reibold To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, July 19, 1909, Leonard E. Reibold

Charles Richard Crane

The document is a typed letter from Leonard E. Reibold to the Assistant Secretary of State concerning the possibility of an interview with Charles R. Crane, the new U.S. Minister to China.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Henry P. Bowie, June 22, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Henry P. Bowie concerning Tokyo and lunch with Bowie's brother.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Ransford Stevens Miller, Jr., June 22, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Ransford S. Miller concerning recent appointments in Asia and salaries.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To B. Kroupensky, June 18, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to B. Kroupensky concerning an introduction of two Russian commanders to William Howard Taft.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Howard Taft, June 14, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to President Taft concerning Frederic Delano's declining of an offer to be Ambassador to China.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Philander C. Knox, June 14, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Correspondence With Philander C. Knox

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Philander C. Knox concerning Frederic Delano's declining of the position of U.S. Minister to China.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Clay Maccauley, June 11, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Dr. Clay MacCauley concerning a letter of introduction to Thomas O'Brien.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Thomas J. O'Brien, June 11, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Thomas O'Brien introducing Dr. Clay MacCauley.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Adolph A. Williamson, May 30, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Adolph A. Williamson concerning a note of congratulations from Williamson to Huntington-Wilson.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Kogoro Takahira, May 26, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Kogoro Takahira concerning a dinner in honor of Admiral Sotokichi and Shigeko Uriu.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Edwin Denby, May 12, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Edwin Denby concerning the transfer of his brother Charles Denby, Jr. to a different consular post.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Howard Taft, April 27, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to President William Howard Taft concerning preparations to receive a delegation of Japanese businessmen.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Robert Bacon, April 27, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to Robert Bacon thanking him for forwarding Dr. Hill's letter on German - Far Eastern relations.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John Mckim, April 21, 1909, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Other Correspondence

The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to John McKim thanking him for his congratulatory note and his remarks about the family of U.S. Ambassador Thomas J. O'Brien.