By Helen Clark AUCKLAND – The US-Israeli war on Iran has already destabilized the global economy and the geopolitics of the Middle East. Even more alarming, recent reporting suggests that US President Donald Trump is considering deploying ground troops, a prospect that immediately evokes memories of past failed interventions – …

By Bram Govaerts, Sharon Burke MEXICO CITY/ WASHINGTON, DC – Since the start of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, only a handful of the 100 vessels that once transited the Strait of Hormuz each day have managed to pass through. Now, with Iran reportedly laying sea mines in the narrow …

Bhutan’s latest fuel price shock has triggered both public anger and legitimate questions. When diesel in Bhutan becomes more expensive than in India, despite being sourced from there, it naturally raises suspicions. However, as the evidence shows, the reality is more complex, and uncomfortable in equal measure for both the …

Bhutan is making some important long term investments through the Gelephu Mindfulness City, the Diamond Strategy and other reforms and initiatives. The main aim is to build a brighter future for our youth, and the success and completion of many of these long-term ventures will depend on the youth. Therefore, …

By Brahma Chellaney TOKYO – Since returning to office last year, US President Donald Trump has ordered military strikes from the Caribbean and eastern Pacific to Africa and the Middle East, targeting alleged drug-smuggling boats and suspected terrorist groups. He has attacked Venezuela and kidnapped its leader, Nicolás Maduro. And …

By Carolyn Kissane NEW YORK – The war with Iran is widening faster than many expected. The Islamic Republic’s retaliation against Arab Gulf states has extended beyond military targets to critical civilian infrastructure, including airports, water desalination plants, and energy facilities. Hezbollah has opened a second front from Lebanon. US …

Bhutan has developed a habit over the years. We copy and paste systems from outside the country with great enthusiasm. These systems are often borrowed from larger economies with far more complex markets and institutions. However, once they arrive here, they are implemented with a rigidity that even the countries …

TikTok in Bhutan has rapidly taken off and its impact is well beyond the social media landscape. It is among other things a parallel public square that operates without walls or closing hours and is much more immediate. This new immediacy has strengthened accountability in some cases, but it has …

By Dorji Dhradhul, Kuzuzangpola Universe! To my fellow volunteers, brothers and sisters, There are moments in the life of a nation that future generations will read about in books, moments when ordinary citizens quietly came together and helped shape an extraordinary future. This is one of those moments. We were …

Richard Haass NEW YORK – There is much that can be said about the United States’ decision to attack Iran – and about what could result from the joint US and Israeli strikes against military and political targets throughout the country. Unfortunately, little of it is reassuring. First and foremost, …