Encyclopaedia of SAARC Nations, (3 Vols) by M.H. Syed - 2002

Kalpaz Publications/Gyan Books Pvt Ltd, 2002. Hardcover. New. With the dawn of numerous new developments, having deep bearing on the security of several Regions of the globe, it was thought to be an essential phenomenon to devise security measures of South Asian countries. In fact after the end of the Second World War, several acute problems cropped up, which needed a reasonable solution. Hence the Birth of this organisation, with certain aims and objects. SAARC is a small but significant organisation comprising India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bangladesh. It is in fact a major socio-economic step in a long march towards a united South Asia. Although a distant dream at the moment, it`s ultimate goal is the Formation of a unified zone, on the Pattern of European Union. Printed Pages: 926.