Handbook of South Asia: Political Development

by Europa Publications (Editor)

Overview

This Handbook brings together essays that introduce the reader to the key issues in South Asian political development. Written by experts in their respective areas, the essays explore key aspects of political economy, political and economic change, and the complex diplomatic and security challenges of individual countries and the region as a whole. Essays discuss topics as wide-ranging as China’s growing reach in South Asia, political Islam, SAARC and water politics through the region. This well-researched Handbook is an essential reference tool for students and scholars of Political Science, International Relations and South Asian studies.

With an introduction by Harsh V Pant.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781032402178
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/29/2022
Pages:	394
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

List of Contributors vi

Introduction Harsh V. Pant 1

Section 1 Issues of Regional Importance

Political Islam in South Asia Iftikhar H. Malik 13

SAARC and Regional Cooperation in South Asia Nishchal N. Pandey 50

China's Growing Reach in South Asia Harsh V. Pant 63

India-Pakistan Relations: History, Conflict and Contemporary Issues Rudra Chaudhuri 84

The Politics of Water in South Asia Daanish Mustafa Milan A. Kamer Harris Kuemmerle 100

Section 2 Contemporary Political History

Afghanistan 123

Bangladesh 153

Bhutan 179

India 191

Myanmar 233

Nepal 272

Pakistan 298

Sri Lanka 342

Index 370