Bhutan’s significance and vulnerability also arise from the fact that it is sandwiched between India and China, with the Chinese eating into its borders and also attempting to buy it off at the same time. Therefore, India can only welcome the
incremental momentum visible in Bhutan. India itself had taken the right step last year by amending the 1949 treaty to allow Bhutan greater freedom in its foreign and defence affairs. Along with that dignity provided to the Himalayan state, India now needs to support the Bhutanese establishment in this moment of transition to help itself and its colourful neighbour.
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