ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |9 pages

Introduction

part Section Two|249 pages

Contemporary Political History

chapter |30 pages

Afghanistan

Contemporary Political History

chapter |26 pages

Bangladesh

Contemporary Political History

chapter |12 pages

Bhutan

Contemporary Political History

chapter |42 pages

India

Contemporary Political History

chapter |39 pages

Myanmar

Contemporary Political History

chapter |26 pages

Nepal

Contemporary Political History

chapter |44 pages

Pakistan

Contemporary Political History

chapter |28 pages

Sri Lanka

Contemporary Political History