SDG Asia: Power, Progress & Pressure Points

This book presents a comprehensive analysis of Asia’s development through the lens of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), integrating both policy performance and geopolitical realities. Using the Jadhav SDG Geopolitics Matrix (JSGM), it evaluates how factors such as debt structures, great power competition, governance, and climate risk shape national progress across fifteen Asian countries. By combining data-driven assessment with strategic insights, the work highlights the limitations of traditional SDG evaluations and proposes a more realistic framework for understanding development in a complex global order. Building on this foundation, the book offers comparative country insights, regional benchmarks, and forward-looking projections toward 2030. It emphasizes how structural inequalities, strategic alliances, and financial dependencies influence development outcomes beyond conventional metrics. By bridging the gap between theory and real-world application, this work serves as a practical resource for students, policymakers, and researchers seeking to understand and navigate the evolving landscape of development and geopolitics in Asia.