Learning from the European Union: Institutional, Political, and Economic Lessons for SAARC’s Regional Integration The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985 with the aim of promoting peace, prosperity, and regional integration among its eight member states, has consistently fallen short of its objectives. In contrast, the European Union (EU) stands as … Continue reading What institutional, political, and economic lessons can the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) derive from the European Union’s model of regional integration, and how might these inform SAARC’s efforts to overcome its structural limitations and enhance regional cooperation in South Asia?