International Relations Regionalism Questions
The main regional organizations in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) include:
1. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN): ASEAN is a regional organization comprising ten Southeast Asian countries, which aims to promote economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region.
2. Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC): BIMSTEC is a regional organization consisting of seven countries from South Asia and Southeast Asia, focusing on enhancing cooperation in various sectors such as trade, investment, technology, and energy.
3. Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA): IORA is an intergovernmental organization comprising 22 member states from the Indian Ocean region, aiming to promote sustainable economic growth, trade, and investment, as well as maritime safety and security in the region.
4. Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): Although not directly part of SAARC, SCO includes two SAARC member states, India and Pakistan. SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security organization, focusing on regional stability, counter-terrorism, and economic cooperation among its member states.
These regional organizations play a significant role in promoting regional integration, cooperation, and addressing common challenges in the South Asian region.