South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)

SAARC is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1985 to promote regional integration. It comprises eight member states representing roughly 21% of the world's population.

SAARC Dormancy and Revival Prospects

  • The 19th Summit remains suspended since 2016 due to India-Pakistan bilateral tensions.
  • The Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan has further complicated the "consensus-based" decision-making process.
  • Revival depends on decoupling regional cooperation from bilateral disputes and security issues.

SAARC Satellite and Regional Connectivity

  • GSAT-9 (South Asia Satellite) was launched by India as a "space gift."
  • It provides tele-education, telemedicine, and disaster management support to all members except Pakistan.
  • Geospatial connectivity acts as a "soft power" tool to ....
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