SAARC and the Paradox of Regionalism in South Asia: Structural, Political, and Strategic Impediments and Prospects for Reform Introduction The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985, was envisioned as a platform for enhancing regional integration, economic cooperation, and collective problem-solving among its member states—Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and … Continue reading What structural, political, and strategic impediments have hindered the effectiveness of SAARC as a regional organization, and how might its institutional design and geopolitical environment be reimagined to enhance prospects for regional cooperation and integration in South Asia?