text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_21636599_1 (insurgents VARCHAR, period VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many insurgents have 2003 as a period?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(insurgents) FROM table_21636599_1 WHERE period = "2003"