The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985, was envisioned as a platform to foster regional cooperation, integration, and development among its eight member states: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Despite its early promise and ambitious charter goals, SAARC has faced persistent geopolitical, institutional, and structural challenges … Continue reading Identify and evaluate the key measures needed to revive the relevance and effectiveness of SAARC in promoting regional cooperation, integration, and development in South Asia.