This "Crash Course" episode, led by John Green, explores Asian responses to European imperialism, focusing on East Asia and the Middle East during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The video examines how Asian intellectuals, such as Sayyid Jamal Ad-Din Al-Afghani, Liang Qichao, and Rabindranath Tagore, developed counter-narratives to Western dominance by advocating for modernization through education, military, and political reforms. They also examined the potential of nationalism and traditional values in their resistance to imperial control. The episode highlights key concepts such as industrialization, nationalism, and liberal democracy, aligning with global history standards. The discussion is based on Pankaj Mishra's book "The Ruins of Empire: The Revolt Against the West and the Remaking of Asia."