Ethnic Strife and Insurgency in South Asia: An Obstacle to Regionalism Abstract Despite deep historical and cultural interlinkages, South Asia remains one of the least integrated regions in the world. A key factor behind the region’s persistent fragmentation is the recurring ethnic strife and insurgency within and across several member states. Ethnic fault lines, religious … Continue reading Examine the persistence of ethnic strife and insurgency in South Asia and its impact on the prospects for regionalism.