U.S Engagement in South Asia: Geopolitical Interest and Realistic Prospects

Abstract

This research looks at the United States of America's foreign position in South Asia from a realism perspective. Since realism emphasizes the pursuit of dominance, national interests, and the best level of security achievable under circumstances of international anarchy, it provides a compelling framework for understanding what the United States does in the area. Region of South Asia, that comprises the countries like, Maldives, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India, has become very crucial due to its nuclear-armed environment, marine trade corridors, population size, and closeness to influential countries like Iran, Russia and China. The research looks at America's military engagement in Afghanistan, its ties to lesser-known countries in region of Indian Ocean, the USA's connections with India as a counterweight to China, and American ties with Pakistan as a security-focused but unstable partnership. Although liberal and constructivist views provide more. The paper argues that power balance, alliance building, and strategic competition are all examples of The United States proactive behavior that blatantly fits realist assumptions. Realism offers the most comprehensive description of the underlying rationale for the USA's foreign policy, even as constructivist and liberal interpretations include additional viewpoints.