Between Tradition and Modernity: The Evolution of Political Ideologies in East and South Asia

This research study examines the interaction between tradition and modernity in influencing political ideas in East and South Asia. The study examines the interaction between indigenous traditions and colonial encounters, modernization, and globalization, drawing on historical, cultural, and philosophical foundations to illustrate the emergence of hybridized political thought. The research employs comparative analysis to elucidate how Confucianism, Hindu philosophy, Buddhism, Islam, and Western liberal-democratic concepts converged to form unique ideological paths, shaping government, identity, and societal change.