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This volume is a comprehensive study of the challenges and
opportunities facing the BIMSTEC, The Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. BIMSTEC was
established to promote economic cooperation among rising economic
powers in South and Southeast Asia, but after years of stagnation
the need for renewed regional commitment is starker than ever. The
book studies the BIMSTEC's present status and highlights the ways
in which the organisation can be rejuvenated to forge a stronger
Bay of Bengal community. It looks at key themes such as the
challenges to regional integration, India's "Look East" and
Thailand's "Look West" policies, transport connectivity and tourism
within the BIMSTEC and the aspirations of various member countries.
It also examines BIMSTEC's approach towards climate change,
disaster management and rehabilitation. A timely contribution, this
volume will be useful for scholars and researchers of international
relations, South Asian studies, foreign policy, diplomacy,
Southeast Asian studies, defence and strategic affairs, maritime
studies, international trade, regional cooperation and political
studies.
This handbook presents an authoritative overview of South Asia
through the lens of geopolitics, political dynamics, economics,
human security, and sustainable development. It brings together key
insights from various disciplines to provide an in-depth
understanding of the genesis, course, and future potential of South
Asia as a region. The handbook: · Explores the postcolonial
political landscape of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Nepal,
Bhutan, and Afghanistan, and analyses the challenges to political
stability and governance in South Asia. · Studies the
opportunities and challenges produced by globalization and
recommends solutions towards greater connectivity and trade in
South Asia. · Delves into the issues of climate change, water and
land resource dependency, and energy security and singles out
policy challenges as well as positive actions to promote
sustainable development and implement blue economy. · Discusses
the political dynamics of regional cooperation between countries
and the role of China in South Asian regional affairs. An
invaluable addition to the study of South Asia, this volume will be
an indispensable resource for scholars, teachers, and researchers
of political science, international relations, South Asia studies,
South Asian politics, history, defence and strategic studies,
political economy, developmental studies, public policy, and
sustainability studies.
This volume is a comprehensive study of the challenges and
opportunities facing the BIMSTEC, The Bay of Bengal Initiative for
Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. BIMSTEC was
established to promote economic cooperation among rising economic
powers in South and Southeast Asia, but after years of stagnation
the need for renewed regional commitment is starker than ever. The
book studies the BIMSTEC's present status and highlights the ways
in which the organisation can be rejuvenated to forge a stronger
Bay of Bengal community. It looks at key themes such as the
challenges to regional integration, India's "Look East" and
Thailand's "Look West" policies, transport connectivity and tourism
within the BIMSTEC and the aspirations of various member countries.
It also examines BIMSTEC's approach towards climate change,
disaster management and rehabilitation. A timely contribution, this
volume will be useful for scholars and researchers of international
relations, South Asian studies, foreign policy, diplomacy,
Southeast Asian studies, defence and strategic affairs, maritime
studies, international trade, regional cooperation and political
studies.
BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and
Economic Cooperation) represents one of the most diverse regions of
the world. Providing a unique link between South Asia and Southeast
Asia, it brings together 1.5 billion people and a combined GDP of
$2.7 trillion. This volume focuses on issues related to
connectivity, commerce, and security challenges facing BIMSTEC. It
studies BIMSTEC's relevance as an inter-governmental organization
in the changing international milieu. The volume discusses the
necessity of connectivity to enhance Bay solidarity and analyses
the political, strategic and security concerns that restrain
commercial connectivity. It also looks at the Bay of Bengal region
as a zone of competition-and possible collaboration-between the
littoral countries and major powers involved in the region.
Comprehensive and topical, this volume will be an essential read
for scholars and researchers of international relations, South
Asian studies, foreign policy, diplomacy, Southeast Asian studies,
defence and strategic affairs, maritime studies, international
trade, regional cooperation, and political studies.
This book examines how bilateralism and multilateralism serve as
cornerstones in bringing countries together to enhance regional
cooperation. It explores the unfolding dynamics of bilateral and
multilateral relationships in South Asia and looks at how factors
like the absence of shared identities or common threats from
external sources, a lack of trust, and suspicion are manifesting as
obstacles for regional cooperation. With case studies from various
constituent countries, the volume studies themes such as economic
cooperation in South Asia, connections through sub-regional
initiatives, migration and refugee problems in the region, SAARC
and terrorism, the Pashtun factor in Afghanistan-Pakistan
relations, India's interests in ASEAN and BIMSTEC, the nuclear
dynamics of India-Pakistan relations, India-Bangladesh connectivity
issues, Sri Lanka as a troubled island nation, and Afghanistan's
relations with the Kashmir Valley. It discusses the implications of
these long-standing issues that have stood as impediments to
regional cooperation and bringing new perspectives to enable
greater understanding and probable solutions. A comprehensive and
accessible volume, it will be useful for scholars and researchers
of international relations, international trade, South Asian
studies, SAARC, regional development, international and
multilateral trade, political studies, geo-politics, strategic and
defence studies, and peace and conflict resolution.
This book examines how bilateralism and multilateralism serve as
cornerstones in bringing countries together to enhance regional
cooperation. It explores the unfolding dynamics of bilateral and
multilateral relationships in South Asia and looks at how factors
like the absence of shared identities or common threats from
external sources, a lack of trust, and suspicion are manifesting as
obstacles for regional cooperation. With case studies from various
constituent countries, the volume studies themes such as economic
cooperation in South Asia, connections through sub-regional
initiatives, migration and refugee problems in the region, SAARC
and terrorism, the Pashtun factor in Afghanistan-Pakistan
relations, India's interests in ASEAN and BIMSTEC, the nuclear
dynamics of India-Pakistan relations, India-Bangladesh connectivity
issues, Sri Lanka as a troubled island nation, and Afghanistan's
relations with the Kashmir Valley. It discusses the implications of
these long-standing issues that have stood as impediments to
regional cooperation and bringing new perspectives to enable
greater understanding and probable solutions. A comprehensive and
accessible volume, it will be useful for scholars and researchers
of international relations, international trade, South Asian
studies, SAARC, regional development, international and
multilateral trade, political studies, geo-politics, strategic and
defence studies, and peace and conflict resolution.
BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and
Economic Cooperation) represents one of the most diverse regions of
the world. Providing a unique link between South Asia and Southeast
Asia, it brings together 1.5 billion people and a combined GDP of
$2.7 trillion. This volume focuses on issues related to
connectivity, commerce, and security challenges facing BIMSTEC. It
studies BIMSTEC's relevance as an inter-governmental organization
in the changing international milieu. The volume discusses the
necessity of connectivity to enhance Bay solidarity and analyses
the political, strategic and security concerns that restrain
commercial connectivity. It also looks at the Bay of Bengal region
as a zone of competition-and possible collaboration-between the
littoral countries and major powers involved in the region.
Comprehensive and topical, this volume will be an essential read
for scholars and researchers of international relations, South
Asian studies, foreign policy, diplomacy, Southeast Asian studies,
defence and strategic affairs, maritime studies, international
trade, regional cooperation, and political studies.
This book brings together new perspectives on China's engagement
with South Asian countries. It examines emerging trends in the ties
between China and South Asia in the geo-political, geo-strategic
and geo-economics context and looks at opportunities for
collaboration and connectivity between them. Drawing on extensive
case studies, this volume discusses issues such as China's
overarching Belt Road Initiative (BRI), regional responses and
alternatives to BRI, the new politico-economic drivers in the
region, India's China puzzle, the Wuhan informal summit, Nepal and
its security dilemma in the region and China's role in peace and
stability in Afghanistan. It presents analysis, debates and the way
forward for a comprehensive South Asian regional understanding in
the wake of the advancing Chinese presence in South Asia. An
important contribution in the study of the developing pan
China-South Asia vision, this book will be of interest to scholars
and researchers of international relations, Chinese studies, Asian
studies, defence and strategic studies, regional cooperation,
foreign policy, geopolitics, comparative politics and political
studies.
This book brings together new perspectives on China's engagement
with South Asian countries. It examines emerging trends in the ties
between China and South Asia in the geo-political, geo-strategic
and geo-economics context and looks at opportunities for
collaboration and connectivity between them. Drawing on extensive
case studies, this volume discusses issues such as China's
overarching Belt Road Initiative (BRI), regional responses and
alternatives to BRI, the new politico-economic drivers in the
region, India's China puzzle, the Wuhan informal summit, Nepal and
its security dilemma in the region and China's role in peace and
stability in Afghanistan. It presents analysis, debates and the way
forward for a comprehensive South Asian regional understanding in
the wake of the advancing Chinese presence in South Asia. An
important contribution in the study of the developing pan
China-South Asia vision, this book will be of interest to scholars
and researchers of international relations, Chinese studies, Asian
studies, defence and strategic studies, regional cooperation,
foreign policy, geopolitics, comparative politics and political
studies.
The concept of good governance in South Asia poses a challenge at
the implementation level, mainly due to ethnocentricity, regional
disparities, division between poor and rich, and rural and urban
division among the people. Concepts such as decentralization,
citizen engagement, lean public service, privatization, autonomy,
public-private partnership may work well in developed countries but
may not produce the same results in the region where the majority
of poor people expect their government to fulfill their basic
needs. Governance in South Asia needs to be reformed to ensure that
poverty can be reduced, if not completely eradicated. Poor
governance and the various means by which governance has fallen
short, has led to lack of development and continuance of poverty in
South Asian societies. South Asian countries have more or less
similar objectives, structures, value systems, cultures, and
standards of governance despite different forms of government. The
colonial legacy of British administrative system had its impact on
centralization. Secrecy, elitism, rigidity, and social isolation is
common to all South Asian countries. The post-colonial
administrative system is built upon pre-colonial administrative
traditions throughout the region. These countries can learn from
each other's experiences. They need to develop an indigenous model
to find pragmatic solutions to the challenges of good governance.
This book argues that countries in South Asian can achieve good
results through good governance if they develop and adopt an
indigenous model rather than simply borrowing models and ideas from
the West. Please note: This title is co-published with Manohar
Publishers, New Delhi. Taylor & Francis does not sell or
distribute the Hardback in India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan,
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.
This book is a comprehensive examination of the society, polity and
economy of South Asian countries and their future trajectories. The
chapters included in the volume present key insights into the
geopolitical dynamics of the region. New Futures for South Asia:
draws on case studies from the region to discuss how democracy has
fared in terms of state-society linkages, transformational
possibilities and the globalization and radicalization of politics;
studies possibilities of economic cooperation in South Asia,
including common currency, regional imbalances and aid, transport
connectivity and electricity consumption; examines the crucial role
of SAARC and bilateralism in forging connectivities across the
diverse geographies of the region. A major intervention in
re-shaping South Asian studies, this book will be a great resource
for scholars and researchers of security studies, strategic
affairs, international relations, development studies and politics.
This book is a comprehensive examination of the society, polity and
economy of South Asian countries and their future trajectories. The
chapters included in the volume present key insights into the
geopolitical dynamics of the region. New Futures for South Asia:
draws on case studies from the region to discuss how democracy has
fared in terms of state-society linkages, transformational
possibilities and the globalization and radicalization of politics;
studies possibilities of economic cooperation in South Asia,
including common currency, regional imbalances and aid, transport
connectivity and electricity consumption; examines the crucial role
of SAARC and bilateralism in forging connectivities across the
diverse geographies of the region. A major intervention in
re-shaping South Asian studies, this book will be a great resource
for scholars and researchers of security studies, strategic
affairs, international relations, development studies and politics.
This book delves into the theory and praxis of human security in
South Asia. Home to almost a quarter of the world's population and
fast emerging markets, South Asia holds social, geopolitical and
economic significance in the current global context. The chapters
in the volume: examine the challenges to human security through an
exploration of environmental issues including water availability,
electric waste, environmental governance and climate change;
explore key themes such as development, displacement and migration,
the role of civil society, sustainable development and poverty; and
discuss developmental issues in South Asia and provide a holistic
picture of non-military security issues. Bringing together scholars
from varied disciplines, this comprehensive volume will be useful
for researchers, teachers and students of international relations,
human rights, political science, development studies, human
geography and demography, defense and strategic studies, migration
and diaspora studies, and South Asian studies.
This book delves into the theory and praxis of human security in
South Asia. Home to almost a quarter of the world's population and
fast emerging markets, South Asia holds social, geopolitical and
economic significance in the current global context. The chapters
in the volume: examine the challenges to human security through an
exploration of environmental issues including water availability,
electric waste, environmental governance and climate change;
explore key themes such as development, displacement and migration,
the role of civil society, sustainable development and poverty; and
discuss developmental issues in South Asia and provide a holistic
picture of non-military security issues. Bringing together scholars
from varied disciplines, this comprehensive volume will be useful
for researchers, teachers and students of international relations,
human rights, political science, development studies, human
geography and demography, defense and strategic studies, migration
and diaspora studies, and South Asian studies.
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