Why Is South Asia One of the Least Politically and Economically Integrated Regions in the World? An Analysis of Underlying Factors Abstract Despite its shared civilizational histories, cultural continuities, geographic contiguity, and demographic potential, South Asia remains one of the least integrated regions globally, both politically and economically. While regional integration has transformed regions like … Continue reading What factors account for South Asia’s status as one of the least politically and economically integrated regions in the world?