"Regional Cooperation is considered key to National Development. Economic, social and cultural linkages are imperative for peace between countries divided by Geographical Boundaries." Discuss the reasons for dormant nature of SAARC as a regional block of South Asian Countries in the light of above statement.

Discuss · 20 marks · 30 min

About 1200 words. The examiner marks against these:

• ☐ Define the terms
• ☐ Give evidence
• ☐ Causes

Debate: Can SAARC become an effective regional organisation?