The videos of physical assault and bullying from Lungtenzampa School sent shockwaves across the country. The videos were not isolated incidents, as this paper also gained access to four more videos of students fighting in four other schools. The same week also saw a female student in Thimphu die by …

A stress-test analysis of compound external shocks Dr. Manju Shree Pradhan and Tshewang Dorji Gedu College of Business Studies, Royal University of Bhutan Bhutan’s international reserves have recovered from the sharp drawdown recorded in 2023, when a surge in crypto mining related imports placed significant pressure on the external position. …

By Pascal Samfat Literature Review During the past decade, several countries have rapidly expanded their tourism sectors to drive economic growth. In 2025, international tourism contributed 11.7 trillion USD to the global economy. This has stimulated business opportunities in infrastructure development, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment. Although tourism appears economically viable, …

By Tshering Dorji (Mr. Bhutan) Imagine a pill that could make you look and feel younger, boost your health and lifespan, make you stronger, sharper, and leaner, while significantly reducing your risk of cancer. A pill that could strengthen your immunity, increase your libido, and empower you to make better, …

… Exploring Nature-based and wildlife tourism in Jomolhari By Yangchen C Rinzin I packed my bag for our field mission to Jomolhari with a clear purpose. It was to meet people, talk about our project, install camera traps for snow leopards, and understand the realities of human–wildlife conflict in these …

The 5.5 magnitude earthquake that struck on the night of 7th June caused little damage, but it delivered an important message. Bhutan remains vulnerable to a major earthquake, and complacency would be our greatest mistake. Findings from the Department of Geology and Mines should concern policymakers and citizens alike. Bhutan …

The debate on must-pass subjects goes to the heart of a larger question about the purpose of education. No one disputes the importance of Dzongkha, English and Mathematics. Dzongkha is central to our identity and culture. English remains the language of instruction and a gateway to higher education and global …

Brahma Chellaney NEW DELHI—On his recent visit to India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio predictably touted India as one of America’s “most important strategic partners,” citing the two countries’ shared values, “people-to-people ties,” and strategic alignment on “all of the key issues that will define the new century.” But …

Bhutanese society has always been mobile, with people moving, for shorter and longer periods, for trade and livelihoods, pastoralism, pilgrimage, and other reasons. However, what is different today is the growing influence of climate change on migration decisions. Yet, our academic and policy approaches have yet to fully acknowledge this …

Gyalsung is becoming a real force that is shaping the character and future of Bhutanese youth. With close to 10,000 Gyalsups now joining more than 56,000 Desuups, Bhutan is carrying out one of the biggest nation-building efforts in its modern history. At a time when many countries are becoming more …