What Happened to SAARC?

In this episode of IN-Depth Story, we explore the complete story of SAARC from its creation in 1985 and Nepal's pivotal role in establishing the organization, to the India Pakistan rivalry that stalled its progress, China's growing influence in South Asia, the rise of BIMSTEC, and why the 2016 Islamabad Summit never took place. We also examine what Nepal has lost as the host of the SAARC Secretariat, how regional cooperation has shifted over the past decade, and whether Prime Minister Balendra Shah has a realistic opportunity to help revive SAARC through diplomacy. tap tap: https://www.taptapsend.com/en 00:00 Introduction – The 2014 Kathmandu SAARC Summit 03:01 Why Regional Organizations Matter 05:31 The Birth of SAARC and King Birendra's Vision 08:24 India–Pakistan Conflict and SAARC's Decline 10:31 Structural Weaknesses of SAARC 13:00 Rise of BIMSTEC: An Alternative Regional Bloc 15:31 Nepal's Foreign Policy and Regional Strategy 18:00 Can SAARC Be Revived? 20:01 Conclusion Want us to Promote your business? Our team will find a creative way to promote your business during the video. Reach out to us in the given email. business.idsnp@gmail.com DISCLAIMER: Video is for educational purpose only. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of copyright act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use. If you discover your content being used without proper credit, don't hesitate to reach out to us immediately. Your voice matters, and we're committed to ensuring the proper acknowledgment of our work. Together, we can make a difference! - business.idsnp@gmail.com All the footage belong to their respective owner.