South Asian Regionalism - The Limits of Cooperation

This cogent analysis by Bhumitra Chakma traces the origins and evolution of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and explores what it tells us about the dynamics of regionalism. Through the perspectives of neorealism, institutionalism and constructivism he charts the limits of meaningful cooperation in South Asia and illustrates how regional cooperation might be strengthened in the future.

About the author

Bhumitra Chakma is Senior Lecturer and Director of the South Asia Project at the University of Hull.

Summary

Tracing the origins and evolution of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation and explaining its outcome and effects, this book draws lessons about the dynamics of regionalism. Engaging key IR perspectives, it charts the limits of regional cooperation and calls for fresh perspectives on the issue.

Product details

• Authors: Bhumitra Chakma, Bhumitra (University of Hull) Chakma
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2020
• EAN: 9781529205152
• ISBN: 978-1-5292-0515-2
• No. of pages: 250
• Dimensions: 161 mm x 240 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 543 g
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education