Discuss the emergence of, and responses to, terrorism in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India).

The question requires that candidates offer a considered and balanced review of the reasons why terrorism emerged in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India) and the responses made. The acts of terrorism need not have occurred at the same time. Reasons may predate the timeframe but they must be clearly linked to the issue raised in the question. Candidates may offer equal coverage of countries, or they may prioritize their discussion of one over the other. However, all aspects will be a feature of the response. Candidates may refer to counterterrorism being a matter of policy priority since the 9/11 and Bali Bombing attacks. Reasons for the emergence of terrorism may include political instability and porous borders in several Asian countries. Responses may include support from Western nations to combat terrorist threats, and direct confrontation, which may have resulted in ceasefire agreements between government and terrorist groups.

Candidates were required to offer a considered and balanced review of the reasons why terrorism emerged in two Asian countries (excluding China, Japan and India) and the responses to it. Candidates needed to discuss two Asian countries but there did not need to be equal coverage of both.