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The article seeks to provide a comprehensive analysis of the challenges facing the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). It emphasizes its limited success in fostering regional cooperation. The key argument revolves around the India-Pakistan conflict, which has remained a significant obstacle to the smooth functioning of the organization. The article throws light upon the longstanding tensions between the two nations and the way they hinder collaborative efforts within SAARC, which was established to promote economic and political cooperation among South Asian nations. In addition to the India-Pakistan dispute, it identifies several other factors that contribute to SAARC's underperformance. It highlights India's dominance in the region, which causes discomfort among smaller states, and the increasing influence of China within South Asia, which further complicates regional dynamics. The article also touches upon the issue of bilateralism taking precedence over multilateralism, where countries prefer to resolve issues bilaterally rather than through SAARC’s multilateral framework. Despite its potential and strategic location, South Asia remains one of the most underdeveloped regions globally, plagued by political conflicts and socio-economic challenges. Given these complexities, the paper argues that SAARC faces a tough road ahead, especially with the India-Pakistan conflict remaining unresolved. The article concludes that unless these issues are addressed, SAARC's role in regional cooperation will continue to be limited.
Keywords:
South Asia, SAARC, Region, Regional Cooperation, India, Pakistan
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"The Challenges of SAARC as a Regional Organization: A special reference to the Indo-Pak Conflict", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 4, page no.a100-a110, April-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2504014.pdf
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