About the Book: Economic Integration and Peace Prospects in South and Central
Asia: Implications for Indias External Security
This book is an interdisciplinary, trans-regional analysis of economic
integration and its implications for Indias external security, focusing on six
South and Central Asian nations referred to as UTTAPI. It covers trade,
infrastructure, human security, and transport connectivity since 1991.
Structured in five chapters plus a conclusion, the book begins with an
introduction to its scope, theoretical foundation, and the geopolitical
relevance of the UTTAPI region. Chapter two examines trade volume and
integration trends from 1991 to 2020, analysing their impact on national
economies. Chapter three assesses transportation corridors—road,