DOMESTIC FACTORS AND REGIONAL STABILITY IN SOUTH ASIA

This analytical study examines how domestic political factors in South Asian countries influence regional stability and interstate relations during the early 1980s. The article investigates the complex relationship between internal political dynamics and external behavior of states in the South Asian region. The research analyzes case studies from major South Asian countries, examining how regime types, political transitions, ethnic conflicts, and economic challenges affect foreign policy orientations and regional interactions. The study investigates the impact of domestic factors on bilateral relations, particularly between India and its neighbors, and on regional cooperation initiatives. The article also assesses how external powers exploit domestic vulnerabilities in South Asian states and how this affects regional security dynamics. Furthermore, the analysis proposes mechanisms for enhancing regional stability by addressing domestic sources of conflict and promoting cooperative security arrangements.

The relationship between domestic politics and regional stability represents a crucial dimension of South Asian international relations, with this article providing a comprehensive analysis of how internal factors influence regional dynamics during the early 1980s. The research begins by examining theoretical frameworks for understanding the domestic-regional nexus in international relations, analyzing how different schools of thought explain the connection between internal politics and external behavior. The analysis explores case studies from major South Asian countries, investigating how political regime types—including democracies, military governments, and authoritarian systems—affect foreign policy approaches and regional engagement patterns. The article examines how domestic political transitions, including elections, military coups, and leadership changes, influence regional relations and stability prospects. The study investigates ethnic and sectarian conflicts within South Asian states and analyzes how these internal divisions affect interstate relations and regional security. The research assesses economic factors, including development challenges, resource constraints, and economic interdependence, and their impact on regional stability dynamics. Based on the comprehensive assessment, the article develops a framework for understanding the domestic sources of regional conflict and cooperation in South Asia. The findings provide valuable insights into how internal political dynamics shape regional international relations and contribute to understanding the specific challenges of building regional stability in complex multi-ethnic contexts.