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Crypto Mining in the Himalayas: Bhutan’s Gamble With Bitcoin
June 06, 2023

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?
May 10, 2021

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?
March 31, 2021

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?
December 25, 2020

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?
September 22, 2020

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 Explains Bhutan’s Success Battling COVID-19?
May 08, 2020

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
August 23, 2019

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
May 08, 2019

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
December 26, 2018

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
November 09, 2018

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
November 05, 2018

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?
September 29, 2018

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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