Season 2 · Episode 18
Global Brief: SAARC at a Crossroads
Can South Asian regional cooperation be revived? Experts weigh in on prospects and pathways.
June 25, 2026 · 38:15
Guests
Rajesh Thapa
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Show Notes
SAARC has struggled to convene at the highest level for years. This briefing asks whether a narrower agenda — climate, disaster response, and connectivity — could restart regional cooperation.
We also look at competing frameworks such as BIMSTEC and what they imply for Kathmandu's diplomacy.