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ID095944
Title ProperIndia-Bhutan relations
Other Title Informationfrom developmental cooperation to strategic partnership
LanguageENG
AuthorBisht, Medha
Publication2010.
Summary / Abstract (Note)The India-Bhutan relationship is perhaps the only bilateral engagement in South Asia, yielding high dividends to both parties. While Bhutan all through the years has appreciated India for its economic assistance, India, for its part, has been sensitive to Bhutan's developmental needs. The relationship has helped Bhutan shape a unique developmental trajectory based on gross national happiness. Bhutan's economy has grown substantially in recent years. However, the development cooperation between the two countries can be effectively divided into three significant waves. The first wave (1960s-1970s) focused on building the social and physical infrastructure. The second wave (1980s-1990s) saw substantive efforts towards democratisation and decentralisation. The third wave of the relationship focused on developing hydel projects, which has now expanded into other areas such as information technology, disaster risk management, education and research cooperation.
`In' analytical NoteStrategic Analysis Vol. 34, No. 3; May 2010: p.350 - 353
Journal SourceStrategic Analysis Vol. 34, No. 3; May 2010: p.350 - 353
Key WordsIndia - Bhutan Relations ;  Bhutan ;  Strategic Partnership ;  Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk ;  Foreign Policy ;  Internal Security ;  M K Narayanan ;  Climate Change


 
 
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