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Crypto Mining in the Himalayas: Bhutan’s Gamble With Bitcoin

Crypto Mining in the Himalayas: Bhutan’s Gamble With Bitcoin

By Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty
Beyond the Indus podcast hosts Joe Wallen and Tushar Shetty explore how Bhutan is quietly gearing up to become the world's next Bitcoin superpower.

Why Did Japan Award Bhutan’s Dago Tshering with the Order of the Rising Sun?

Why Did Japan Award Bhutan’s Dago Tshering with the Order of the Rising Sun?

By TP Mishra
An international award for a man many view as responsible for a generation of ethnic cleansing pain.
Is the Term ‘South Asia’ Correct?

Is the Term ‘South Asia’ Correct?

By Krzysztof Iwanek
When should we use the word “India,” and when should we use “South Asia”?

Bhutan: India First, But Not India Alone?

Bhutan: India First, But Not India Alone?

By Prin Shasiharan
While slowly diversifying its basket of economic and diplomatic relationships, Bhutan continues to remain a steadfast Indian ally.

Was India’s Special Frontier Force Engaged in Bhutan’s Operation All Clear to Flush Out Militants?

Was India’s Special Frontier Force Engaged in Bhutan’s Operation All Clear to Flush Out Militants?

By StoriesAsia
A 2019 court judgement against an Assamese militant note presents new evidence.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

What Explains Bhutan’s Success Battling COVID-19?

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.

India-Bhutan Ties Are Thriving

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.
Why the Melting of the Hindu Kush and Himalayan Glaciers Matters

Why the Melting of the Hindu Kush and Himalayan Glaciers Matters

By Nishtha Chugh
The entire region is headed for an immense climate crisis by 2100, scientists warn.

Why Bhutan’s ‘Blood Tax‘ Needs To Be Scrapped

Why Bhutan’s ‘Blood Tax‘ Needs To Be Scrapped

By Namgay Zam
Bhutan’s regressive taxation of women’s sanitary products needs to go.

The Geopolitics of Language in the Himalayas

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.

In Bhutan, a Win for Australia's International Education Strategy

In Bhutan, a Win for Australia's International Education Strategy

By Grant Wyeth
Bhutan’s incoming prime minister and foreign minister both hold degrees from Australian universities.
How Many Women Will Bhutan Elect This Time?

How Many Women Will Bhutan Elect This Time?

By Namgay Zam
Will the day come when Bhutan's women have a greater say in the country's nascent democracy?

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