This book is an effort to analyses and reflect on the problems of democracy, nation building, peace and security In the general context of South Asia and specific context of almost all countries of the region. Major challenges confronting democratization, state and nation building as well as peace and security in South Asia are part of detailed discussion in this anthology. The volume not only conceptualizes the relevant issues and comes out with fresh theoretical interpretations, but also enriches the readers with latest analysis of data and abundant empirical evidence. The well-known scholars in the field from Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and different parts of India illuminate the problematic issues and approach the theme of the volume from the specific angel of their diverse disciplines. This multi-disciplinary nature of the present volume combined with its case studies opens up new insights and perspective for further research. Hence, the book would greatly interest scholars and students in the fields of Political Science and International Relations, Comparative Politics, Political Sociology, Ethnology, History, Defiance Studies and South Asian Studies.