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Please pick any ONE of the following topic for the essay.

What effect is the rise of cultural nationalism having on security in the Asia Pacific? Discuss in relation to either East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, the Philippines etc.), or South Asia (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka etc.). Discuss with examples.

2. Has the ASEAN and its offshoots such as the ARF and EAS been successful in ensuring a secure Asia Pacific, and what is the likelihood of it being able to do so into the future? Discuss with examples.

3. Is China a revisionist or a status quo power? Argue with reference to examples.