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Nach einem Rückblick auf die Schritte, die zur Gründung der SAARC 1985 führten, werden Ziele, Prinzipien und Organisation der SAARC dargestellt. Anschließend wird untersucht, inwiefern eine Entwicklung nach dem Muster der ASEAN, dem Leitmodell der SAARC-Länder, nicht erwartet werden darf. (DÜI-Ptk)

As the author sees it, regionalism is a product of the dynamics of world politics. After a brief look at the growth of regionalism in general and also in the specific context of the Third World, the author traces the evolution of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation) and discusses its prospects. S. D. Muni thinks that until the political and strategic atmosphere in the region becomes more harmonious, this regional Association may not achieve any significant advances even in the economic and developmental arena. (DÜI-Sen)

Regionalism is a product of the dynamics of world politics. The major powers have often sought to create regional orders in various parts of the world in pursuance of their economic and strategic interests. In South Asia there has been no history of security-oriented regionalism with the exception of Pakistan's participation in U.S. initiated military alliance systems. Though the idea of greater regional co-operation has always been implicit in regional interactions, some specific moves were made in the late seventies towards regionalism in South Asia. These moves assumed greater significance and urgency when Bangladesh made a specific proposal in May 1980, in the then prevailing context of Soviet intervention in Afghanistan. Both India and Pakistan had strong reservations towards a security-oriented/inspired regional co-operation move. What emerged instead was, however, a development-oriented framework of regional cooperation, which since 1985 bears the name: South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC). India has since been keen to expand the developmental agenda of SAARC so as to include sectors like trade, industry, energy, etc. No regionalism move can be devoid of political undercurrents and South Asia is no exception in this respect. Many of India's neighbours have been actively using SAARC as an instrument of political diplomacy in relation to India, despite the fact that the SAARC charter prohibits bilateral and contentious issues. Their domestic political imperatives and compulsions of policy towards India are the main driving factors behind such endeavours. The easy agreement in the SAARC to work collectively towards fighting terrorism, notwithstanding divergence in the perspectives of the South Asian countries on this issue, can be seen as an example of domestic compulsions on regional policy. Some of the Western sympathisers of the SAARC sympathisers would be happy to see SAARC develop specific security underpinnings. Whether the SAARC assumes a political and strategic profile and role ...

Der Aufsatz, der zuerst 1999 in der Zeitschrift "KAS-Auslandsinformationen" publiziert wurde, befasst sich mit der regionalen Zusammenarbeit in Südasien. Eine Reihe von Negativfaktoren - so das gänzliche Fehlen von Regionalisierungsansätzen, das große Ungleichgewicht zwischen Indien und den übrigen Ländern der Region sowie auch historisch-politische Fakten wie Teilung, Flüchtlingselend und Terrorismus - erschwerten bereits vor Beginn der Gründung der SAARC den Prozeß der Herausbildung einer spezifisch südasiatischen Identität oder eines gemeinsamen Interessenkatalogs. Indes erwies sich der funktionelle Ansatz, d.h. die Erkenntnis, dass gemeinsames Handeln die bessere Antwort auf die Herausforderungen der Zukunft sei, als tragfähig und fand 1980 seinen Ausdruck in einem Arbeitspapier, das die "funktionale Zusammenarbeit" als das Haupttätigkeitsfeld der inzwischen recht erfolgreichen SAARC umriss. Zwar schienen eine Reihe von Krisen wie die Atomtests der Rivalen Indien und Pakistan im Jahre 1998 das Ende der Gemeinschaft zu signalisieren, jedoch erwiesen sich der ermutigende Pragmatismus der Akteure, allen voran Sri Lankas, in diversen Streitfragen sowie das zunehmend positive Echo anderer Regionalzusammenschlüsse wie der EU oder der ASEAN als wertvolle Impulse, die für die Zukunft der SAARC Gutes hoffen lassen.

Bibliographie mit 42 Titeln (Zeitschriften- und Buchaufsätze und Monographien, vorwiegend in deutscher und englischer Sprache), die sich mit der regionalen Zusammenarbeit in Südasien beschäftigen. Die Bibliographie berücksichtigt Literatur bis 1985, für die mindestens ein Bibliotheksstandort nachgewiesen ist. Eine Einführung befaßt sich mit der Entwicklung der SAARC bis zur 2. SAARC-Gipfelkonferenz im November 1986. (DÜI-Alb)

Regionalism has been an important force in international relations since 1945. Most regional organizations that came into existence after the end of the Second World War dealt primarily with defence and security issues. With the passage of time, however, regional trading blocs have considerably gained in importance. The aim of this article is to look at the only regional organization in South Asia, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). The article argues that regionalism in contemporary South Asia has been problematic right from the start because South Asia has been plagued with ongoing conflicts both at the interstate level and at the domestic level. The main interstate conflict in South Asia has been the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan, the two dominant forces in the region. Internal problems within India include the Maoist insurgency and secessionist movements in the Indian northeast. Pakistan has also struggled with major internal problems such as Islamist terrorism. Since these countries have been giving their time and attention to their internal problems, developing a unified approach to deal with regional problems and also a collective sense of identity has proven to be very problematic. These internal problems within the national boundaries of each of these South Asian countries and the interstate conflicts in the region especially between India and Pakistan have most certainly undermined regionalism in the past in South Asia, and continue to do so. Finally, the article takes a security studies approach whilst making an assessment of the SAARC.

The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is an international organization comprised of the eight countries in South Asia. This work aims examine the institutional structure, objectives and effectiveness of the SAARC in its role as South Asia's leading regional institution. Drawing on original research it offers a fresh and accessible account of SAARC, arguing that South Asia forms a unique regional security complex that enables certain forms of regional cooperation and bars cooperation on other issue areas.The text provides a comprehensive introduction to the SAARC, describ

"This work aims to examine the institutional structure, objectives, and effectiveness of the SAARC in its role as South Asia's leading regional institution"--

AbstractThe South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established to enlighten self‐interest based on a common desire to supersede conflict with cooperation, to displace mistrust with harmony, and to eradicate poverty with economic integration in this region. Nonetheless, it could not achieve these goals completely due to a lack of cooperation among member states. Specifically, SAARC has been crippled by the shadow of power politics between two nuclear powers: India and Pakistan. Its agendas, policies, and programs have remained unfulfilled as a result. The prospect of the rejuvenation of SAARC is not a Herculean matter. It could be achieved by introducing new ideas and plans; that is, restructuring within it or expanding its membership. In this regard, this article argues that SAARC can be rejuvenated by including China as a full member. China's presence in SAARC would maintain a balance of power in this region, it would also boost the South Asian economy through trade, investment, and infrastructural development.Related ArticlesHuang, Xiaoming. 2007. "Do Asian Values Matter—for an East Asian Community?"Politics & Policy35(1): 154–61.https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2007.00052.xLevine, Steven. 2007. "Asian Values and the Asia Pacific Community: Shared Interests and Common Concerns."Politics & Policy35(1): 102–35.https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1747‐1346.2007.00050.xRavi, Chaitanya. 2021. "The 1971 Bangladesh War and Policy Lessons for Climate Refugee Management in South Asia."Politics & Policy49(1): 248–74.https://doi.org/10.1111/polp.12392