Archaeological Perspectives on State Building and Regional Conflicts in 20th Century Asian Political Revolutions

Abstract

This paper aims to explore political revolutions in Asia during the 20th century, with a particular focus on the intricate relationship between revolutionary movements, state building, and regional conflicts. Through an in-depth examination of political revolution cases in Asian countries such as China, India, Vietnam, and North Korea, we identify the significant role of political revolutions in shaping national development and regional patterns. During the revolutionary process, the interaction and role distribution of various political forces profoundly impacted state building. Following successful revolutions, countries faced the challenging yet opportune task of reshaping and adjusting their political, economic, and social systems. Additionally, political revolutions often led to the escalation and proliferation of regional conflicts, posing severe challenges to stability and peace in Asia. In the concluding section, we propose directions and suggestions for further research, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of Asian political revolutions and their effects, and to provide reference and inspiration for future political development in the region.