About author : About the Author Dr. Rohit Kumar, working as Assistant Professor, School of Law, IIMT Group of College, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh India. Dr. Rohit is completed a Master’s degree in Political Science from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Lucknow, and M.Phil-Ph.D in International Politics and Governance, School of International Studies (SIS) Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, His research works both at M.Phil and Ph.D level equip him to undertake focused study and analysis of various aspects of democratization and political violence in India and its neighborhood. Dr. Rohit, core research interests include Indian foreign policy, India-Nepal Strategic Affairs, Non-Traditional Security issues, Geopolitics. He has published extensively, more than nine research articles related to his research work. In addition, he has presented papers in national and international seminars and has been associated with research projects. About the author Dr. Afroz Ahmad, working as Assistant Professor, School of Arts and Social Sciences, RNB Global University Bikaner, Rajasthan, India. Dr. Afroz Ahmad is completed a Master’s degree in Political Science from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (a Central University), Lucknow, and M.Phil-Ph.D in Security Studies, School of International Studies (SIS) Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, His research works both at M.Phil and Ph.D level equip him to undertake focused study and analysis of various aspects of terrorism and political violence in India and its neighborhood, with specialisation on Internal Security. Dr. Ahmad, core research interests include International Terrorism, Radicalization, State-sponsored terrorism, Security issues in South Asia, Terrorism in India, and the Indian federal system and published extensively, more than 10 research papers, on his research work. In addition, he has presented papers in national and international seminars and has been associa

About book : About the Book The Book assumes significance in the light of the current debate on Democratic Values: Issues and Challenges in South Asia. Today South Asia generally evokes the image of a region that is instability. The eight countries of South Asia (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). South Asia was the world’s fastest-growing economic region in 2016, and is expected to hold this spot in 2017. However, South Asian countries continue to face the daunting challenges of persistent poverty, widening inequality, and growing instability. Over the long term, prospects for inclusive growth will depend heavily on the region’s ability to address fundamental governance issues: managing conflict, reducing corruption, increasing transparency, expanding access to justice, and increasing citizens’ voice and participation.