2012 PU3 H2 P2 Prelim Exam 2_final

Class Adm No Candidate Name: This question paper consists of 4 printed pages. [Turn over 2012 Preliminary Examination II Pre-university 3 HISTORY (HIGHER 2) 9731/02 Paper 2 19 September 2012 3 hours Additional Materials: Answer Paper READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, class and admission number in the spaces at the top of this page and on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen on both sides of the paper. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working. Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Begin each question on a fresh sheet of writing paper. Section A Answer Question 1. Section B Answer any three questions. All questions in this paper carry equal marks.

2 Section A You must answer Question 1 GOING THE ‘ASEAN WAY’ 1. Read the sources, and then answer the question which follows. When answering Question 1 candidates are advised to pay particular attention to the interpretation and evaluation of the Sources both individually and as a group. Source A For 32 years, ASEAN nations have boasted of a special spirit of harmony. It was "the ASEAN way" of doing things. In truth, "the ASEAN way" is a cover for inaction and ineffectiveness, for tolerating bad policy and worse politics. When a crisis strikes, whether it's the 1997-98 Asian economic crisis, the trauma of the 2004 tsunami, or the permanent stain of the military dictatorship in Burma, ASEAN specialises in standing by uselessly. No matter the nature of the problem - economic, seismic or political - the "ASEAN way" is consistent in its utter failure to take effective action. Through the last two decades, ASEAN spins out a tropical cyclone of paper describing the alleged free trade zone it is creating, supposedly a precursor to a grand, seamless economic union in the model of the European Union. ASEAN's paralysis meant it was left to the International Monetary Fund to deal with the economic crisis. It was left to outside powers and charities to respond to the tsunami. From an article published in an Australian online newspaper in November 2009. Source B After the Asian Financial Crisis, ASEAN members can no longer afford to adopt a non-committal stance and avoid passing judgment on events in a member country, simply on the grounds of ‘non -interference’. ASEAN’s respect for the sovereignty of fellow members is one reason why the grouping has come this far and enjoyed such longevity. However, if domestic events in one member’s territory impact adversely on another member’s internal affairs or even regional peace and prosperity , ASEAN members should play a more pro-active role. Consequently, it is obvious that ASEAN countries have an overriding interest in the internal affairs of its fellow members and may sometimes find it necessary to recommend certain actions on specific issu