South Asia in the World
Subtitle: Problem-Solving Perspectives on Security, Sustainable Development, and Good Governance (Population Studies)
Contributors: Ramesh Thakur (Editor); Oddny Wiggen (Editor)
Publisher: United Nations University Press
Published: May 2004
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 460
ISBN-13: 9789280810936
Subjects: Asian studies; Development economics; Sustainability; South Asia; National security; Foreign relations; Political Science; History - General History; Public Policy - Economic Policy; Politics/International Relations; ASIA; Asia - India & South Asia; Economic Conditions; United Nations; International Relations - General; Politics and government
First sentence: The concept of "the international community", if it is to have practical meaning and encapsulate the notion of "solidarity without borders" instead of being an empty slogan, must come to terms with the multitude and gravity of the challenges confronting the peoples and nations of South Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka).