Well, the craze for west, the love for U.S are slowly disspiating.Asia is taking the supremo from The United States.
The Asian countries were in the pink of economy, with vast natural resources in hand. The man power was always a prime asset of this area. The excellent skill in manufacturing industry was prompting envy . The deft hands, and the shrewd brains,made a rare combination.Hard work and with standing spirit made these nations shine in the past.
Lured by the magnificent wealth, the westerners invaded these countries. They explored possible ways to exploit the hidden treasures. They studied the integral part of the society, which brought to light the warring communities. They found out that there was no unity among the people, and the governance in these countries were weak, and divided. Cashing on these elements, the Dutch, Portuguese, French , and British, entered the lands as traders. gradually ,they created chasm ,and split the communities. This tactics helped them to delve deep into the interiors. The assault was timely. the onslaught ,which was unexpected by the locals, , led to a coup. The Kings and local rulers were overthrown. The traders ultimately became rulers.
The ruling power gave them free licence to loot , to plunder, to levy heavy tax, thus filling up their exchequer in their homeland. Cash, valuable diamonds, beautiful stones, like rubies, emeralds, pearls ,corals, were shipped to the respective countries , thus demeaning the economy of the Asian nations.
The West grew in prosperity, while the east , home to ancient civilization, succumbed to paucity.
With the hoard of wealth, the western countries , particularly Britain, drove its colonies into slavery and penury. A large level independence struggle was carried out. After, much blood shed and pain the colonies became free. In the course of their dependence, they lost their spirit and courage. The catastrophic compulsions were hard to be dissolved. The natives had to find a way out of these divisive forces.
The east Asian Community , at last,in 2009, has found a way out. A long struggle, and an exonerating impulsion, have shown them a light to move forward. The Western influence is slowly taking the back bench, The attractive U. S. settlement is waning off. The East Asian Nations, Australia, and New Zealand have to rebalance their growth to face the new challenge.
They will surely get back on their feet.
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