Combining theoretical and empirical insights, this book provides an in-depth analysis of South Asia's transition in the areas of democracy, political economy and security since the end of the Cold War. It provides a close scrutiny to the state of democracy and political economy in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Illustrations List of contributors List of abbreviations Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction: Regional Transformation and South Asia: A Framework of Analysis; Bhumitra Chakma PART I: DEMOCRACY 1. Transition to Democracy, Political Capital and the Challenge of Regional Transformation in South Asia: Indian in Comparative Perspective; Subrata Mitra 2. The Uncertain Future of Pakistan's Democracy; Samina Ahmed 3. The Violence of Democracy: Bangladesh Context; Amena Mohsin PART II: POLITICAL ECONOMY 4. India and Economic Globalisation; Rahul Mukherjii 5. Different Governments, Same Problems: Pakistan's Economy 1999-2013; S. Akbar Zaidi 6. Impacts of Globalization and Liberalization on the Political Economy of Structural Transformation in Bangladesh; Shapan Adnan PART III: SECURITY 7. Global Fight Against Terrorism in Afghanistan: Impact on South Asian Security; Bhumitra Chakma 8. The Consequences of South Asia's Nuclear Revolution; Rajesh Basrur 9. The Political Economy of Human Security in South Asia; Shibashis Chatterjee 10. The Politics of Regional Cooperation in South Asia: SAARC and Regional Order; Akmal Hussain 11. India-Pakistan Strategic Relationship: Its Impact on Regional Transition; Dipankar Banerjee Conclusion; Bhumitra Chakma