Economic Integration and Peace Prospects in South and Central Asia: Implications for India's External Security

By Chittaranjan Senapati

This book examines economic integration and peace prospects in Central and South Asia with focus on UTTAPI countries--Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India. It analyzes trade impact on national economies, transportation corridors, and regional development patterns. It addresses India's strategic role through TAPI pipeline and military cooperation initiatives, and also:

Examines economic integration among UTTAPI countries (Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India).

Addresses India's strategic role in Central and South Asian integration through initiatives including TAPI gas pipeline, DUSTLIK military exercises, and infrastructure development.

Analyzes Afghanistan's stability as critical factor for regional security and economic connectivity.

Examines India-Pakistan relations with focus on trade and economic collaboration potential for addressing common challenges.

Covers transportation and transit corridor development among UTTAPI countries.

This title has been co-published with Knowledge World Publishers. T&F does not sell or distribute the print versions in Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri lanka.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1041360320
• ISBN13: 9781041360322
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"