Transnational Crime

    1. From the article by Munro, Peter, ‘Harbouring the illicit: Borderlands and human trafficking in South East Asia’ from Week 10, which of these statements is MOST correct? (1 mark) a) Borderlands are the only safe haven for organised criminal activity in Southeast Asia because no monitoring systems are in place. b) ‘Landscapes of crime’, which characterise the borderlands of Southeast Asia, are fostered by the institutions of state.  c) Lax state controls make the borderlands of Southeast Asia the perfect location for criminal activity. d) Effective policing has eroded opportunities for criminal activities in the borderlands of Southeast Asia. Answer: 2. In two or three sentences, briefly describe the impact of the Vietnam War on the dynamics of trafficking in mainland Southeast Asia during the 1960s and its consequences, as discussed in the article by Munro, Peter, ‘Harbouring the illicit: Borderlands and human trafficking in South East Asia’ from Week 10. (2 marks) 3. In two or three sentences, briefly describe the challenges faced by state authorities in combating human trafficking in Southeast Asia. To answer this question you may need to use both the reading for Week 10 and the lecture pods. (3 marks) Week 11 – Terrorism 4. In one or two sentences, briefly outline some of the proactive measures taken by Southeast Asian governments to counter the threat of domestic terrorism, as discussed in the article by Ad’ha Aljunied, ‘Countering terrorism in Maritime Southeast Asia: Soft and hard power approaches’ from Week 11. (2 marks) 5. In three or four sentences, briefly explain why President Jokowi of Indonesia has been successful in blunting the appeal of radical Islam, as discussed in the article by Kurlantzick, ‘Democratic backsliding and the reach of ISIS in Southeast Asia’ from Week 11. (4 marks) Week 12 – Maritime Issues 6. From the article by Meryl J. Williams ‘Will new multilateral arrangements help Southeast Asian states solve illegal fishing?’ from Week 12, which of these statements is MOST correct? (1 mark) a) Multilateral arrangements involved in fisheries management in Southeast Asia are entirely dedicated to resolving the growing problem of illegal fishing. b) Multilateral arrangements at the regional level in Southeast Asia are mostly concerned with matters pertaining to environmental and economic cooperation.  c) Driven by a shared commitment to increasing the development of more sustainable fisheries in Southeast Asia, ASEAN member states have reduced fisheries production.d) State fishery agencies have played a pivotal role in managing marine resources and closing the gaps in enforcement capacities. Answer: 7. In one or two sentences briefly explain why new multilateral arrangements in fisheries management are considered necessary, as discussed in the article by Meryl J. Williams, ‘Will new Multilateral help Southeast Asian states solve illegal fishing?’ from Week 12. (2 marks) 8) In three or four sentences, briefly outline the effectiveness of regional arrangements in combatting illegal fishing in Southeast Asia.  To answer this question you may need to use both the reading for Week 12 and lecturepod 3: Fishing - A source of competition and potential conflict. (4 marks) Week 13 – The impact of environmental issues on the region 9. In one or two sentences, briefly describe the social and economic implications of trans-boundary haze pollution in Southeast Asia as outlined by Islam, Md Saidul, Yap Hui Pei and Shrutika Mangharam in their article ‘Trans-boundary haze pollution in Southeast Asia: Sustainability through plural environmental governance’ from Week 13. (2 marks) 10. In three or four sentences, briefly outline the major contributing factors to deforestation in Southeast Asia, as outlined by Islam, Md Saidul, Yap Hui Pei and Shrutika Mangharam in their article ‘Trans-boundary haze pollution in Southeast Asia: Sustainability through plural environmental governance’ from Week 13. (4 marks)   PART B  - Take Home Exam Part B:  You must complete TWO of the questions in Part B based on the readings identified in each question. Each answer should be approximately 200-250 words in length. Each question will be worth a maximum of 20 marks with a maximum value of 40 marks for Part B. PART B – Worth 40% For Part B you are to choose TWO of the following questions and complete as instructed. 1) Read Peter Munro’s article from Week 10 and provide a 200-250 word summary in response to the following question:Why do the borderlands of Southeast Asia present significant problems for states seeking to abolish the illicit trade in human trafficking? Reading: Munro, Peter. (2012). Harbouring the illicit: Borderlands and human trafficking in South East Asia. Crime, Law and Social Change 58(2), 159-177. 2) In 200-250 words provide a discussion of the following statement:It is argued that governments in Southeast Asia have adopted policies that are fuelling militancy by restricting freedoms and fostering authoritarianism. To address the issue you are able to utilise the TWO readings and the lecture pods from Week 11.Readings: Ad’ha Aljunied, Syed Mohammed. (2012). Countering terrorism in Maritime Southeast Asia: Soft and hard power approaches. Journal of Asian and African Studies 47(6), 652-665  and Kurlantzick, Joshua. (Sep 2016). Democratic backsliding and the reach of ISIS in Southeast Asia. Current History 115(782), 226-232. 3) Read Meryl J. William’s article from Week 12 and provide a 200-250 word summary on the question: Why is cross-border fishing a problem for Southeast Asia and why is it difficult for states in the region to address the problem?Reading: Williams, Meryl J. (2013). Will new multilateral arrangements help Southeast Asian states solve illegal fishing? Contemporary Southeast Asia 35(2), 258-283. 4) Read the article from Week 13 by Md Saidul Islam, Yap Hui Pei and Shrutika Mangharam and provide a 200-250 word summary of the reading in your own words. For this question you will need to provide a discussion of the underlying causes of trans-boundary haze pollution in Southeast Asia and its consequences, as well as the best way forward to address the issue. Reading: Islam, Md Saidul, Yap Hui Pei and Shrutika Mangharam. (1 May 2016). Trans-boundary haze pollution in Southeast Asia: Sustainability through plural environmental governance. Sustainability 8 (5), 499-511.