Asia's Century

Power__ never remains permanently in one hand. When it reaches its peak, it declines. Undoubtedly, the universe, is based on this principle. The power keeps on transferring from one block to the other; from East to West and West to East. The 19th century was European, 2oth century American and 21st century is an Asian century. The robust performance of china is quite praiseworthy. The economic giant, with her peaceful policies has proved herself in all fields; culture, politics, international diplomacy, science, technology, militancy. No doubt, India has boosted her performance rapidly, too. Some experts have rightly said that before 18th century India and China were the largest economies by world standards. The balance got off somewhere in the middle, but both countries are progressing in an unparalleled way.

Japan, the world's master in technology; Russia, a military might; Malaysia, truly Asia; Israel, a wizard of science, and other Asian countries have highly contributed to make the 21st century an Asian century. A study by the Asian development bank states, " By nearly doubling its share of global gross domestic product (GDP) to 52% by 2050 Asia would regain the dominant economic position it held some 300 years ago before the industrial revolution."

Asia is soul of cultures and civilizations. Asia is famous for its diversity and natural resources. Godspeed. The way Asia is progressing, it will soon acquire its lost crown. Bertrand Russell in his essay ''Reflections on the reawakening East' says that Asia is very important continent because it has the home of three distinct civilizations i.e. Islamic Chinese and Hindus. Asian countries should preserve poetry, music, art, love and simple joys and should not bring the smaller nations under their control and exploitation.


Zuhaib Ahmed Pirzada*
Thatta Makli

25-2-15 The Express Tribune