The Vietnam War made Indochina the most heavily bombed region in history. It also engulfed global powers like France, Japan, China, and the U.S. But there is more to Southeast Asia than war. This course explores diverse histories and societies in the region; scrutinizing ideas of nation, state, and citizenship; and exploring political, social, and cultural change since 1945. It also examines contemporary issues, such as separatism, religious extremism, globalization, environmentalism, and continuing political instability.