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Azja–Pacyfik: megaregionalne porozumienia handlowe. Między integracją a strategią rywalizacji o wpływy

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Kozłowski S. C.

Sprawy Międzynarodowe

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2015

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issue 3

41-64

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Examining integration in the Asia-Pacific region, with emphasis on the most important currently-negotiated mega-regional trade agreements, such as the Transpacific Partnership (TPP), Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) or the Free Trade Area Asia Pacific (FTAAP), the text offers an economic and political analysis of the history and current status of the three projects aimed at lowering trade barriers across a much wider range of sectors than under classic preferential trade agreements. The new agreements are reviewed in a broad context of changes on the global scene, in particular the growing power of China, which has become a key force behind relationships in Asia and a challenge to the strategic and economic status quo, especially to the global supremacy of the United States. Outlining the history of the agreements, their key features and the motivations and actions of the main actors, the author concludes that there is indeed a competitive and mutually stimulating relationship between them.

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Freight Transport in the United States and Chosen European and Asian Countries

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Mindur M.

Logistics and Transport

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2011

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vol. 13

5-16

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The article consists of three parts. First part focuses on the development of goods conveyance (along with the consideration of particular transport branches) between 1980 and 2010 in the United States. Second part describes the development of commodity conveyance by means of transport of particular branches in the European Union in the same year, in Japan (1985-2008) and China (1980-2008). Last part is an attempt to indicate the differences in the structure of transport development in the United States and the European Union.

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Rynek private equity w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej – analiza przemian w obliczu globalnego kryzysu sektora finansowego

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Górka K.

Nauki o Finansach

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2014

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issue 3(20)

129-139

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In this article the author analyzes the transformation of the Private Equity in Southeast Asia over the past several years in the face of macroeconomic changes worldwide. The research purpose is to examine the relation between the global financial markets’ crisis and growth rate of Southeast Asian private equity market. According to the author the development of private investments sector is considered to be dynamic economic growth, improvement of standards in the area of business ethics, as well as geopolitical stability, the competitiveness of local economies and valuations on the largest stock exchange markets in the region. The author shows that global investors and financial institutions in times of recession in the first place withdraw their commitment from the markets on the earlier stage of development and political stability. Southeast Asia was not the exception in the face of recent economic slowdown. According to the author, the correction that occurred at the local Private Equity Market, however, was transient and happened in varying degrees throughout the world. In a broader sense, however, the activity of private equity firms grows in the region, whose interest in investments is mainly correlated with the rate of GDP growth that remians in Southeast Asia at a relatively high level.

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Etnolog w podróży 11. Etnograf wchodzi Nieproszony. Czarodziejskie góry

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Wasilewski J. S.

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2018

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vol. 72

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issue 1-2(320-321)

43-50

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The titular motto: “The ethnographer enters uninvited” could be the first commandment in a decalogue of the ethnographer-field researcher, encouraging him to boldly enter the domain of examined communities. This postulate, however, carries a (difficult to predict) risk of contacts with dangerous persons and perilous terrains (e.g. high mountains). The author presented situations of this kind, which he experienced in the course of research carried out in Central Asia, described the ways in which he overcame assorted complications, and wrote about the cognitive benefits of such confrontations.

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Sharing the Growth Dividend: Analysis of Inequality in Asia

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Jain-Chandra S., Kinda T., Kochhar K., Piao S., Schauer J.

Journal of Banking and Financial Economics

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2019

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issue 2(12)

5-28

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This paper focusses on income inequality in Asia, its drivers and policies to combat it. It finds that income inequality has risen in most of Asia, in contrast to many other regions. While in the past, rapid growth in Asia has come with equitable distribution of the gains, more recently fastgrowing Asian economies have been unable to replicate the “growth with equity” miracle. There is a growing consensus that high levels of inequality can hamper the pace and sustainability of growth. The paper argues that policies could have a substantial effect on reversing the trend of rising inequality. It is imperative to address inequality of opportunities, in particular to broaden access to education, health, and financial services. Also, fiscal policy could combat rising inequality, including by expanding and broadening the coverage of social spending, improving tax progressivity, and boosting compliance. Further efforts to promote financial inclusion, while maintaining financial stability, can help.

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Advanced business services in emerging Asian economies

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Klimek A.

Prace Naukowe Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego we Wrocławiu

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2017

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issue 486

61-70

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The goal of this paper is to present the results of the empirical analysis of the role of emerging Asian economies in the global market for business services. The focus is on India, as the leader in advanced business services in the region. The method applied in this paper is the quantitative analysis of data related to trade and foreign direct investment in services. The novelty of the paper lays in focusing on business services through their international exchange and activities of multinational corporations. This papers aims to focus on broader economic perspective rather than usual offshoring. The main conclusion of the paper is the rising role of services in economies that were previously focused on manufacturing and merchandise trade. Both due to the structural changes in foreign markets and home governments’ policies the process of tertiarisation is taking place. Special focus is on advanced business services which require and create vast amount of knowledge.

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Emerging Donors in South, South-East and East Asia

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Smolaga M.

Reality of Politics

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2016

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issue 7

156-182

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South Asia, East Asia and South-East Asia have a significant number of recipients of Official Development Assistance (ODA), including the Least Developed Countries. The importance of this part of the world in terms of global trade and geopolitics is self-evident and contributes to the reasons why major members of the OECD Development Assistance Committee (DAC), including Japan and South Korea, have a clear interest in being actively engaged in development cooperation within the region. There are, however, at least five emerging donor states, also active in the region, who operate outside the framework of the DAC. The aim of the text is to provide a brief comparative analysis of the development activities of: India, the Peoples Republic of China, the Republic of China, Singapore and Thailand.

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Hermann Hesse i jego magiczne mosty

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Wieczorkiewicz A.

Białostockie Studia Literaturoznawcze

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2014

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vol. 5

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This article discusses Hermann Hesse’s short trip to Asia in 1911 and its peculiar symbolism. The trip created an area of references which he used in his writing. He transformed experience of this trip and expectations connected therewith artistically and philosophically, building a special variation of the topos of the way to the East. This topos was widely employed in the times of counterculture, which had transformed it in its own way, but it is still vital today.

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Dylematy poznawcze Krzysztofa Kolumba

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Iwańczak W.

Przegląd Humanistyczny

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2021

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vol. 65(1 (472))

55-71

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The text analyses the inner life of Christopher Columbus based mainly on his writings and the literature on the subject. It is an attempt to reconstruct the mentality of the great explorer against the background of his turbulent biography and the historical context of the turn of the Middle Ages and modern times.

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"Peace" - a basic issue in the Christian dialogue with Asian religions

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Bürkle H.

Poznańskie Studia Teologiczne

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2013

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issue 27

81-89

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Artykuł Filmowe transformacje Ewangelii. Perspektywa mariologiczna przedstawia analizę dwóch współczesnych obrazów o życiu Jezusa i Jego Matki: pochodzącego z roku 1995 francuskiego filmu Marie de Nazareth w reżyserii Jeana Dellanoya oraz powstałego cztery lata później dzieła Kevina Konnora Mary, Mother of Jesus. Przedmiotem analizy jest filmowa interpretacja życia Jezusa i Jego Matki opisanego na kartach Ewangelii. Charakteryzując obydwa obrazy, autor zauważył, że scenarzyści położyli akcent na wymiar historyczny, społeczny, polityczny i kulturo- wy epoki. W podobnej perspektywie ukazane zostało dzieło zbawcze Chrystusa oraz pełnia objawienia Bożego, która się w Nim zrealizowała. Należy podkreślić, że reżyserzy obydwóch obrazów wykazali troskę o to, aby postać Matki Jezusa została przedstawiona w sposób jak najbardziej wierny, prawdziwy i autentyczny. Dostrzeżone transformacje ewangelicznych opisów miały na celu pogłębienie niektórych aspektów, wydobycie nieznanych wątków, aby w sposób atrakcyjny i autentyczny ukazać życie Maryi. Tego typu interpretacje nie doprowadziły do znaczącej deformacji obrazu Błogosławionej Dziewicy. Dokonana analiza wykazała, że obrazy, mimo iż starają się wiernie oddać realia życia Jezusa i Maryi, to jednak akcentują zbytnio wymiar horyzontalny, podczas gdy nadprzyrodzony jest praktycznie nieobecny. Zbyt słabo podkreślono interwencje Boga w życiu Maryi oraz cuda dokonane podczas ziemskiej misji Jezusa, koncentrując się jedynie na najistotniejszych: wcieleniu, Bożym narodzeniu oraz tajemnicy paschalnej. Autor artykułu zauważa potrzebę stworzenia nowego języka, operującego symbolem, który byłby otwarty na wymiar transcendentny, pozwalając lepiej opisać tajemnicę Tego, który jest Nieogarniony i Święty.

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Post-socialist Myanmar and the East Asian Development Model

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Bolesta A.

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2018

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vol. 5

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issue 52

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Myanmar has been undergoing a process of post-socialist systemic transformation. During the reform period, its authorities used policy and institutional solutions of the East Asian development model in its post-socialist version, creating foundations for the post-socialist developmental state (PSDS).

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Regionalna integracja gospodarcza w Azji

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Wojtas M.

Annales Universitatis Mariae Curie-Skłodowska, sectio H – Oeconomia

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2013

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vol. 47

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issue 2

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The author characterizes the process of regionalization in Asia, focusing on trends in share of intraregional trade in total foreign trade of Asian countries and two main organizations of economic integration – ASEAN and APEC. The beginning of the 21st century brought a surge in the number of preferential agreements in Asia which are interloping and have weak institutional framework. That is caused by the lack of leadership or interest to relinquish the power to a common institution.

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Artykuł nie zawiera abstraktu w języku polskim

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Drought and water shortages in Asia as a threat and economic problem

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Prokurat S.

Journal of Modern Science

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2015

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issue 3(26)

235-250

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Th e paper touches on the economic and political issues connected to water shortages in Asia, including droughts, and the economic consequences of the lack of quality water. Access to water is a global economic and political challenge and it’s predicted to continue to be important issue for many countries because in the coming years we will be seeing rising water demand, on par with demographic growth. Water will become an increasingly valuable resource, especially in Asia. Th e data presented in the article based on statistics of water sources, total water withdrawal, access to drinking water, water consumption per capita, access to piped water indicate that Asian countries are prone to potential political confl icts caused by the struggle for water. In summary, since in Asia are no systematic evaluations of the negative eff ects of water-related problems for economies there is a need to create more accurate calculations and contingency plans. For this purpose such measures should be introduced in Asian countries.

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Cooperation with Asian States as Way of Implementation of the Foreign Policy Priorities of South Sudan

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Moroz Y. M., Domochko M.

Historia i Polityka

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2015

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issue 14(21)

85-90

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The article discusses the foreign policy priorities of the Republic of South Sudan in cooperation with Asian states; it provides a comprehensive study of ways of their implementation, focuses on the interests of the countries and the possible benefits of bilateral cooperation. The purpose of the article is a comprehensive study of the implementation of foreign policy priorities of South Sudan in cooperation with Asian states.

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Perspektywy przywództwa w Azji

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Sielski J.

Nowa Polityka Wschodnia

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2014

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vol. 2(7)

15-26

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The author wonders at the problem of the leadership in the present Asia, which is the region of the economic growth and the area doesn’t affected by the crisis. At the present four countries aspire to the leadership in Asia: India, Japan, China and United States. The author presents reasoning that the present China is the nearest to the leaderships in the Asia. China tries to push out the USA from the Asia and addict the United States by its economic policy and the ransom of indebted papers. At the present the America is in debt on approx. 17 bln USD., and 7% of this debt has at Chinese. In the India it came to slow down of the economic development and in the Japan after the period of the stagnation, it just slowly comes in on the path of the economic development.

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В статьи автор рассуждает о проблеме политического лидерства в современной Азии, которая является регионом экономического роста не страдавшим от кризиса. Ныне четыре государства претендуют на лидерство в Азии: Индия, Япония, Китай и США. Автор утверждает, что современный ближе всех к достижению этой цели. С одной стороны он пытается вытеснить США из Азии, создавая зависимость от них США путём приобретения ценных бумаг. Внешний долг США достиг уровня 17 биллионов долларов, из которых 7% это задолженность у Китая. В Индии началось замедление экономического роста, а Япония после застоя только возвращается на путь экономического роста.

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Uwarunkowania mocarstwowości Chin

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Wowra P.

Nowa Polityka Wschodnia

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2018

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vol. 3(18)

77-96

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Nowadays it is no surprise to anyone that PRC is put on an equal footing with the USA. Current geopolitical situation is changing in inordinately dynamic way. The situation from a few years ago seems to be very different from what we have now. In a new, multipolar world China plays an increasing role. It has become the second world’s economy after USA. There are many reasons that contributed to the current situation and it is not possible to address all of them in one thesis. Nonetheless, the important thing is to understand the reasons why China is becoming a geopolitical power. The aim of this work is to analyze the strong and ceaselessly increasing China’s position at the national level. Firstly, the changes that occurred in China over the past 70 years were analyzed. Analysis of the historical context helps to understand the dynamics of China’s growth as well as immense potential of this country. The next part of the work addresses the events that took place in 21st century with particular focus on 2008 crisis as well as its policy and economic implications that are noticeable in the present day. This part of the work also includes the assessment of China’s dynamic development. In this work there is also a description of China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative. Financial institutions associated with initiative as well as the opportunities for Europe connected with huge funds were described. The work is based on the latest literature on the topic, online articles and statistics retrieved from People’s Republic of China’s official statistics website available in Chinese. The work shows that China plays an essential role in the new balance of power. Due to dynamic changes in the global balance of power China can become a leading superpower in the nearest future.

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Ни для кого не новость, что в наше время Китайская Народная Республика находится на одной ступени развития с США. В нынешних условиях геополитическая ситуация меняется чрезвычайно динамично. Однако, буквально несколько лет назад ситуация кардинально отличалась от теперешней. В новом многополярном мире Китай играет все более важную роль – он становится второй крупнейшей мировой державой наряду с США. Причин нынешней ситуации много и все их невозможно учесть в одном исследовании. Важно, однако, понять причины и условия, благодаря которым Китай становится новой геополитической силой. Цель этой работы – многогранный анализ сильной и постоянно укрепляющейся позиции Китая на международной арене. В самом начале исследования были проанализированы изменения, которые произошли в Китае за последние 70 лет. Анализ исторического контекста помогает понять динамику развития Китая, а также неисчерпаемый потенциал этой страны. В дальнейшей части работы предметом рассмотрения являются события, происходящие уже в XXI веке, с особым акцентом на кризис 2008 года, а также его политических и экономических последствий вплоть до сегодняшнего дня. На этом этапе также проводится оценка динамичного экономического развития Китайской Народной Республики. Исследование также включает описание китайской инициативы Нового Шелкового пути. Далее представлено описание финансовых институтов, связанных с этим предприятием, а также большие возможности для Европы в связи с открывающимся для освоения новым объёмом финансовых средств. Исследование было создано на основе новейшей литературы по этой теме, онлайн статей и статистических данных, полученных с официального статистического веб-сайта Китайской Народной Республики, доступного на китайском языке. Исследование показывает, что Китай играет чрезвычайно важную роль в новой расстановке сил. Перед лицом динамичных изменений в мировом балансе сил, Китай может стать ведущей сверхдержавой уже в ближайшем будущем.

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Selected Cultural and Historical Aspects of Development of the Samurai Ethos with a few Remarks about the Typology of Martial Arts

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Jankowiak K.

Security Dimensions: International & National Studies

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2013

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vol. 9(9)

74-99

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Japan belongs to those countries that arouse more attention in other parts of the world. Despite the fascination that inspires rich culture of Japan and being its essential part, the possessions in the feld of martial arts Budo, this country has not yet been thoroughly understood by the people of the West. Japanese "martial arts" laymen associated with monolithic, but it does not constitute solid system. All their values are based on man's relation to nature. High impact on them also have ancient concepts developed in the circles of ancient cultures of Asia (Far East) in different periods of its history. The very concept of "martial arts" until recently, it was not precisely defined.

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Giovanni Paolo II: testimone della speranza per l’Asia

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Hong‑Soon Han T.

Politeja : Pismo Wydziału Studiów Miedzynarodowych i Politycznych Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego

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2014

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issue 3(29)

83-91

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Almost since the moment of becoming the head of the Holy See, John Paul II was aware of the mission that he was appointed with, the mission of leading the Church into the third millennium? In this perspective, the idea of the evangelization of the Asian continent became dear to him. The Pope emphasized that the Cross was established in Europe in the first millennium, in the American and African lands – in the second millennium, whereas in the third millennium, one should expect great fruit of faith to be reaped in such a vast and vibrant continent as Asia. The missionary activity of the Catholic Church in that part of the globe has been considerable for a long time. However, the Catholics constitute a relatively small community in Asia: 140 million of believers, i.e. 3,3% among 4,17 billion of people (more than 60% of the population of the world in 2010). Asia is not only the cradle of ancient cultures and civilizations, but also of the great religions of the world. This continent is marked by great cultural and religious differences which frequently lead to tension and conflict between nations. It is a continent with numerous contrasts, a continent with a widening gap between developed and underdeveloped areas, areas of immense poverty and areas of great wealth. Above all the most widespread phenomena include the lack of legal protection of unborn children, selective abortion according to the sex of the child and the rejection of religious freedom, especially of Christians, in many parts of the continent. After the decline of communism in Central‑Eastern Europe, John Paul II, a great missionary, perceived opportunities of conducting very vigorous evangelizational action in Asia. He conducted this missionary activity above all by social teaching in which he emphasized the necessity of transforming the social structures of this continent. He called for respecting human rights and a just distribution of goods and interhuman solidarity. The humanization of social life should serve the aim of democratization. According to the ideas of the Pope, both movements were supported by the local Catholic church which was supposed to be a factor in a three‑fold dialogue: the dialogue between cultures, religions and nations of Asia. Most of the apostolic pilgrimages conducted by John Paul II in Asia were devoted exactly to the furthering of this three‑fold goal, above all to the improvement of the fate of destitute people. By addressing the people of the countries that he visited in their native language he managed to maintain a perfect contact and to achieve extraordinary success. Everyone, both Catholics and the adherents of other religions, were surprised and they admired the efforts of the Pope concerning dialogue and understanding. John Paul II, the man who brought about the fall of communism in Central Europe, also contributed to the soothing of bad feeling in many Asian countries by eliminating ideological controversies. The Asian continent felt the missionary and evangelizational activity of the Polish Pope, the force of his social teaching and the willingness to dialogue. Thanks to him, the collaboration between religions ceased to remain a theory, but it became an authentic construction of stabilization in many areas. Hopes concerning the development of the continent increased, as did the sensitivity to democratic values, enhanced by the fall of certain dictatorial and oppressive regimes. Many Asian countries pursue the course of democratization with greater‑than‑before requirements in the field of social justice and a more just distribution of goods and resources. The communities of Asian countries became more aware of the dignity and human rights to which they are entitled. They are more and more determined to defend those values. Thanks to John Paul II’s social and economic teaching the societies of the Asian continent could better understand the true significance of development and in this way they became more aware of the fact that collaboration directed toward the development of all people and each man individually is the obligation that we share. John Paul II makes an appeal to build authentic and straightforward ways of developing nations by providing with his example hope to mankind and the peoples of Asia.

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Selected Cultural and Historical Aspects of Development of the Samurai Ethos with a few Remarks about the Typology of Martial Arts

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Jankowiak K.

Security Dimensions: International & National Studies

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2018

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vol. 9(9)

74-99

EN

Japan belongs to those countries that arouse more attention in other parts of the world. Despite the fascination that inspires rich culture of Japan and being its essential part, the possessions in the feld of martial arts Budo, this country has not yet been thoroughly understood by the people of the West. Japanese "martial arts" laymen associated with monolithic, but it does not constitute solid system. All their values are based on man's relation to nature. High impact on them also have ancient concepts developed in the circles of ancient cultures of Asia (Far East) in different periods of its history. The very concept of "martial arts" until recently, it was not precisely defined.

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The (Para)diplomacy of Scotland towards Asian Countries

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Czapiewski T.

Zeszyty Naukowe Uniwersytetu Szczecińskiego ACTA POLITICA

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2015

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vol. 31

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issue 1

59-76

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(PARA)DYPLOMACJA SZKOCJI WOBEC KRAJÓW AZJATYCKICH Przedmiotem niniejszego artykułu jest opis aktywności Szkocji, jako podmiotubez statusu państwa, w obszarze polityki zagranicznej. Podstawowym założeniem niniejszegoartykułu jest stwierdzenie, że polityka zagraniczna uległa istotnym zmianomw ostatnich dekadach. Pojęciem, którego używa sie najczęściej do opisu tego zjawiskajest paradyplomacja, rozumiana jako zaangażowanie podmiotów niepaństwowych w autonomicznedziałania dyplomatyczne.W artykule stwierdzono, że aktywność Szkocji na arenie międzynarodowej pozwalana określenie jej mianem paradyplomacji, a nawet protodyplomacji. Wskazuje się, że najważniejszym celem paradyplomatycznej aktywności Szkocji w Azji są Chiny. Motywacjetych działań widoczne są na poziomie regionalnym, państwowym oraz zewnętrznym.Konkluzją artykułu jest także stwierdzenie, że wzajemne relacje między Szkocjąi Zjednoczonym Królestwem w prowadzeniu polityki zagranicznej są formą pośredniąmiędzy modelem swobody i uzupełniania się.

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This article aims at presenting the activity of Scotland as a sub-state entity with reference to the field of its foreign policy. Its main assumption is that the concept of foreign policy has significantly changed in recent decades. The term most often used to describe this phenomenon is “paradiplomacy” understood as the involvement of non/state actors in autonomous diplomatic practices. The article will argue that Scotland’s activity within the international arena allows for it being considered as paradiplomatic, even protodiplomatic. It will be further demonstrated that the most important target of Scotland’s paradiplomatic activity in Asia is China. The motivations of the Scottish paradiplomacy towards Asian countries can be seen on the regional, state and external levels. The article concludes that the relations between Scotland and the United Kingdom as regards foreign policy can be studied as bridging the complementary and discretion models.

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Azja–Pacyfik: megaregionalne porozumienia handlowe. Między integracją a strategią rywalizacji o wpływy

Freight Transport in the United States and Chosen European and Asian Countries

Rynek private equity w Azji Południowo-Wschodniej – analiza przemian w obliczu globalnego kryzysu sektora finansowego

Etnolog w podróży 11. Etnograf wchodzi Nieproszony. Czarodziejskie góry

Sharing the Growth Dividend: Analysis of Inequality in Asia

Advanced business services in emerging Asian economies

Emerging Donors in South, South-East and East Asia

Hermann Hesse i jego magiczne mosty

Dylematy poznawcze Krzysztofa Kolumba

"Peace" - a basic issue in the Christian dialogue with Asian religions

Post-socialist Myanmar and the East Asian Development Model

Regionalna integracja gospodarcza w Azji

Drought and water shortages in Asia as a threat and economic problem

Cooperation with Asian States as Way of Implementation of the Foreign Policy Priorities of South Sudan

Perspektywy przywództwa w Azji

Uwarunkowania mocarstwowości Chin

Selected Cultural and Historical Aspects of Development of the Samurai Ethos with a few Remarks about the Typology of Martial Arts

Giovanni Paolo II: testimone della speranza per l’Asia

Selected Cultural and Historical Aspects of Development of the Samurai Ethos with a few Remarks about the Typology of Martial Arts

The (Para)diplomacy of Scotland towards Asian Countries