RATIONAL CHOICE MODEL: REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY CASE
Abstract
Since the stabilizing mechanisms of the international system have lost some of their value, modern Central Asia tends to adopt a pragmatic strategy that is largely oriented on the interests of its citizens. In this circumstance, a thorough understanding of some South Asian nations’ experience in establishing rational diplomacy and dealing with security challenges is essential. Connectivity interest in long-term collaboration has been spurred by renewed attempts to deepen Euro-Asian relations. Central Asian and Afghan ties have strengthened, establishing new approaches between regional countries to bring stability and peace to the war-torn neighbor. Central Asian governments' aspirations to play a more active role in global and regional issues may expand prospects for collaboration with their partners in South Asia in pursuit of mutual goals.