The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), established in 1985, was conceived as a platform for fostering regional cooperation, economic integration, and collective problem-solving among South Asian states. Yet, almost four decades since its inception, SAARC remains one of the least effective regional organizations in the world. Unlike the European Union, the African Union, … Continue reading What are the structural, political, and economic impediments that hinder the effective functioning of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), and how do these obstacles reflect the broader challenges of fostering regionalism, cooperation, and integration in South Asia within the context of India’s regional and global engagements?