A view on SAARC: Complexities,Challenges and Prospects
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Regional Integration, SAFTA, SAARC, Political Differences, Security Concerns, ASEAN.Abstract
SARRC is a Regional Cooperation that aims to bring regional integration among its members despite the political differences and the administrative hurdles. The region is strategically important that connects with other Regional Integrations like Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN). History has proved this region as sub-continent with common entity with many specific issues among the countries in the region. Historically the region has brought laurels known for great rivers and great ancient civilization. The region was a common entity under one umbrella rule under the British. Post 1947 created space of possibility for foreign interference in which India did not favour.
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