As a stable democracy and regional economic power, Indiahas a central role to play in the integration of South Asia. Onthe one hand India is striving with a strategy of promotingpeace and prosperity to prevent the internal conflicts in SAARCcountries from undermining the regional security and fromaggravating mutual tensions. On the other hand, India's geographicalsize alone contributes to the fears of the smallerneighbouring countries in the region about India as a superiorpower.
