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245		0	_aDemocracy in South Asia
260			_aLondon : _bRoutledge, _c2025.
300			_axii, 240p.
365			_aINR _b1295
520			_aThis volume examines the state of democracy in South Asia after the first two decades of the millennium. It shows how the inroads made by democracy that surged through South Asia at the turn of the century stands at the crossroads after two decades. The Taliban regaining strength in Afghanistan, tricky civil-military relations in Pakistan, the political stand-off in Nepal, as well as the undermining of civil rights in other countries point to the deepening challenges to democracy in the region. At the same time the region presents many positives to be taken forward and opportunities to be carried forward. The chapters in the volume map the gains made and challenges faced by every South Asian country, especially since 2000. Going beyond the usual regional powers like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, the volume includes detailed analysis of the state of democracy and future trajectories of Nepal, Afghanistan, Bhutan and Maldives. The volume will be of great interest to scholars, researchers and students of politics and international relations and South Asian studies.
650			_aDemocracy -- South Asia _9811680
650			_aSouth Asia -- Politics and government _9811681
650			_aPhilosophy / Political _9811293
700			_aWani, Aijaz Ashraf _9809731
700			_aDar, Arshid iqbal _9811682
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