Fortifying the Chicken’s Neck: The Geopolitical Symbiosis of India’s Capital and Bhutan’s Megaproject
Hridbina Chatterjee For India, backing Bhutan’s urban and industrial expansion at Gelephu is not merely an act of neighbourly goodwill;…
Bhutan’s “transition” to constitutional democracy: A reality check
Vinay N Bhushan & Shilpa D The “transition” has largely failed even after close to two decades and multiple elections, as the democratic process…
From Hegemony to Harmony: The 2026 Shift Toward an Integrated South Asian Power Grid
The South Asian energy landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, from hydro-hegemony to hydro-partnership.
Mindfulness at the Frontier: India, Bhutan, and the Reimagining of the Himalayan Border
The Gelephu Gambit indicates a movement away from the conventional donor–recipient model of development towards more cooperative and…
The Himalayan Tightrope: Countering Third-Party Influence through Integrated Development and Connectivity
Landlocked states of Nepal and Bhutan are compelled to balance the competing interests of major powers, most notably…
Giants’ Shadows: How Small Nation States Cling to Powerhouses for Survival
Parag Gilada Historically, small nation-states have depended on patron nations to sustain their status as independent entities.
India–Bhutan Partnership: Culture, Connectivity and Strategic Cooperation
Antara Deka The relationship between India and Bhutan is linked through various dimensions of socio-political-economic-cultural.
Bhutan and India: Deepening Friendship Amid Changing South Asian Geopolitics
Aayush Pal With Pakistan deepening military ties with Bangladesh and positioning naval assets there, India must reinforce partnerships with like-minded…
Paradiplomacy at the Frontier: The Centrality of Assam in Advancing India–Bhutan Relations
Riddhik Parashar From cross-border cultural exchanges and hydropower cooperation to the proposed Gelephu–Kokrajhar rail corridor, Assam stands as a linchpin…
Strengthening the Himalayan Partnership: India-Bhutan Talks Focus on Security, Connectivity, and Cooperation
Anshu Mishra India and Bhutan recently held talks in their 14th meeting on Border Management and Security in Thimphu. This…