ABSTRACT
South Asia is a strategically located region which hosts the world’s largest population and some of its fastest-growing economies. While South Asia possesses great potential, it is also a region plagued by problems: conflicts between member states, religious extremism, economic and demographic challenges, poverty and illiteracy, terrorism, and ethnic strife. These problems are not contained within the region but present consequences for security and trade around the world. This chapter will undertake an overview of South Asian foreign policy, considering the relationships between individual countries, larger regional associations, and the influence of other global players such as China and the U.S. It will also provide an in-depth examination of the edited volume and the thoughts and ideas put forth in the volume.
