India, July 2 -- As the idea of an alternative to SAARC gains momentum, India must act now to safeguard its regional power status
China has long desired to have a foothold in South Asia, the region which is strategically and economically conducive for its aspirations. Now it has got an opportunity to make an entry by forming a group of South Asian countries on the lines of SAARC. A recent trilateral meeting between China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh in Kunming has reignited discussions about the future of regional cooperation in South Asia.
Reportedly these three countries are exploring the formation of a new regional organisation, potentially positioning it as an alternative to the long-stalled South Asian Association for Regional Cooperati...