With reference to one 20th-century war, compare and contrast the political repercussions for two countries.

Candidates will give an account of the similarities and difference between the political repercussions of one war for two countries, referring to both countries throughout. The chosen countries may or may not come from the same region. Depending on the war chosen, the candidates’ analysis of political repercussions may extend beyond 2000. In this way, events which occurred in the first eight years (in line with the 10-year rule) of the 21st century may be considered relevant. Candidates may, for example, consider territorial changes, countries where wars created political instability or regime change, countries where a political leader’s prestige was enhanced, or countries where the experience of war promoted isolationism or, conversely, a determination to prevent future conflict.