Topic- Multilaterasim

Sub-topic - SAARC

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SHUBHAM PANDEY
 INTRODUCTION

There are many definitions of the term. It was defined by Miles

Kahler as "international governance" or global governance of the
"many," and its central principle was "opposition bilateral
discriminatory arrangements that were believed to enhance the
leverage of the powerful over the weak and to increase international
conflict."

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 CHALLENGES

The multilateral system has encountered mounting challenges since the end of
the Cold War.

The United States became increasingly dominant in terms of military and

economic power, which has led countries such as Iran, China and India to
question the UN's relevance. Concurrently, a perception developed among
internationalists such as former UN SecretaryGeneral Kofi Annan, that the
United States is more inclined to act unilaterally in situations with
international implications. T

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SAARC
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
comprises Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan
and Sri Lanka. SAARC is a manifestation of the determination of
the peoples of South Asia to work together towards finding
solutions to their common problems in a spirit of friendship, trust
and understanding and to create an order based on mutual respect,
equity and shared benefits.

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HISTORY

The idea of co-operation in South Asia was discussed in at least three

conferences:

the Asian Relations Conference held in New Delhi on April 1947

the Baguio Conference in the Philippines on May 1950; and the Colombo
Powers Conference held in Sri Lanka on April 1954.

In the ending years of the 1970s, the seven inner South Asian nations that
included Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri
Lanka agreed upon the creation of a trade bloc and to provide a platform
for the people of South Asia to work together in a spirit of friendship 5
 OBJECTIVE
Promoting the welfare of the people of South Asia and to improve
their quality of life. Accelerating economic growth, social progress
and cultural development in the region and to provide all
individuals the opportunity to live in dignity and to realize their full
potential. Promoting and strengthen collective self-reliance among
the countries of South Asia.

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 CONCLUSION
Though the formation of SAARC is a landmark step
taken by the leaders of the region, the main rational
behind its establishment is to develop a congenial
environment through summit diplomacy where all
nations may interact peacefully with each other,
cultivate sustainable peace and promote mutual
economic well-being by harnessing available
resources in the region through the peaceful process
of economic integration.
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