SAARC can be Replaced by New Regional Bloc, Proposed by Pakistan and China
Pakistan and China are in advanced talks for establishing a new regional forum to replace SAARC. The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) has been dysfunctional for a long time. This is another attempt at shaping South Asian geopolitical relations and reducing India’s central presence. A trilateral meeting with Bangladesh was held in China's Kunming on June 19. Another meeting with Afghanistan was held in May. Both meetings had related objectives. Also read: Pakistan Responds to India’s Latest Measures Amid Rising Tensions The Proposal Pakistan’s Express Tribune stated that the idea is to bring together all former members of…