Regionalism and regional security in South Asia the role of SAARC

Zahid Shahab Ahmed evaluates the progress of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). This study goes beyond economic integration to present a detailed appraisal of cooperation under the overarching themes of economic cooperation, environmental security, human welfare, and coope...

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Main Author: Ahmed, Zahid Shahab (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Routledge Ashgate 2013
Series:International political economy of new regionalisms series
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Call Number :DS 335 .A33 2013
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Summary:Zahid Shahab Ahmed evaluates the progress of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). This study goes beyond economic integration to present a detailed appraisal of cooperation under the overarching themes of economic cooperation, environmental security, human welfare, and cooperation in security matters. In the light of the findings of this study, the author proposes that greater cooperation in common human security areas has a potential to pave the way for a cooperation on issues of a 'contentious' nature, particularly terrorism.
Physical Description:xix, 242 pages illustrations, map 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781409467694