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What Explains Bhutan’s Success Battling COVID-19?
By Sonam Ongmo and Tej Parikh
The under-resourced nation’s response, led by science and quick preventative action, has been fortified by its traditional communal values.
Bhutan’s Lawmakers Urged to Decriminalize Homosexuality
By StoriesAsia
Bhutan’s upper house of parliament is set to deliberate a bill that could decriminalize homosexuality in the country.
India-Bhutan Ties Are Thriving
By Sumit Kumar
Bhutan has been a time-tested friend to India, but Delhi could do more to address Bhutanese concerns.
India-Bhutan Relations: Leveraging Ladakh
By Stanzin Lhaskyabs
With Bhutan maturing as a democratic country, India should take this opportunity to further strengthen ties.
The Geopolitics of Language in the Himalayas
By Gerald Roche and Lauren Gawne
The Himalayas are a global center for linguistic diversity. But that diversity is at risk.
The Political Geography of the India-China Crisis at Doklam
By Ankit Panda
Explaining the political geography at the center of a serious India-China standoff in the Himalayas.
Journalist Namgay Zam Leaves Bhutan: Brain Drain in Action
By Vishal Arora
The Diplomat visited Zam in Kathmandu to speak to her about her decision to leave Bhutan.
The Case for Stronger Bhutanese-American Ties
By Matthew F. Ferraro
There is a compelling argument for strengthening ties with the tiny kingdom of Bhutan.
Bhutan: The Indian Army’s Front Line
By Victor Robert Lee
Strategically located, the tiny Himalayan country is at the center of growing tensions between two great powers.
Bhutan's Struggling Media
By Vishal Arora
Despite high hopes, journalism in Bhutan has struggled during its democratic transition.
Bhutan and the Great Power Tussle
By Brian Benedictus
Both China and India recognize Bhutan’s strategic value, but their approaches are very different.
Bhutan’s Human Rights Record Defies ‘Happiness’ Claim
By Vishal Arora
The UNHRC is looking at Bhutan’s record on human rights. It is less than stellar.