Japan surrendered to Allied forces on August 15, 1945. General MacArthur arrived in Tokyo on August 30th to rule. US gained control of mainland Japan and Ryukyu Islands. USSR gained control of northern islands but lost Hokkaido. China received Taiwan and Penghu
Professor of political science at South Dakota State University. Previously taught at TOBB University of Economy and Technology in Turkey. Received PhD from University of Massachusetts Amherst under Prof. Howard Wiarda
Mauritania has 4.7 million population, three times Germany's size. Country serves as link between Arab Maghreb and Saharan south. Population consists of 30% Arab Moors, 30% African ethnic groups. 80% desert, agricultural production limited to Senegal River valley. Ranked 164th on UN Human Development Index
First railway line opened in Romania in 1854 between Oravița and Baziaș. CFR established in 1880, managing all Romanian railway lines by 1889. Company divided into four autonomous companies: CFR Călători, CFR Marfă, CFR Națională, and SFT
Comparative politics studies politics both within and between countries. Analyzes political systems, institutions, behavior, and conflict. Focuses on democratization, globalization, and integration. Must be conducted at present time, cannot compare different periods
Taipei was once submerged beneath a vast lake formed by an earthquake. Chinese settlers established trading posts and fishing villages in the 17th century. The city was reorganized as Taipei in 1887 to protect from European threats