Bhutan faces tough task of choosing between India and China

[Jlaw]

A formal diplomatic relationship between Bhutan and China is inevitable. The current ongoing Doklam standoff would only expedite this process.

It's a no brainer. Would you choose a rich powerful person as a friend, or a backstabbing poor bragging poor man who thinks he's rich as a friend?

 

[Dungeness]

It's a no brainer. Would you choose a rich powerful person as a friend, or a backstabbing poor bragging poor man who thinks he's rich as a friend?

Not really that clear-cut. Bhutanese government has been infiltrated by Indians for a very long time, and there are many still in India's payroll and work for India's national interest. Otherwise, the pro-China opposition party would have stayed in power since 2013.

 

[Jlaw]

Not really that clear-cut. Bhutanese government has been infiltrated by Indians for a very long time, and there are many still in India's payroll and work for India's national interest. Otherwise, the pro-China opposition party would have stayed in power since 2013.

I'm sure China can pay more.

 

[Navin A]

China throws more money (investment) into Bhutan and Bhutan to ditch India.
As it is, India can not match the financial power of cash cow China.

This way India has no class.
Bhutan eventually will be pocketed by China.

yeah let's see that happen!

 

[Dungeness]

I'm sure China can pay more.

Until China builds necessary infrastructure to supply necessities in case of Indian blockade, China is in disadvantage. Maybe this is why India is so nervous about the road construction in Donglang area this time.

 

[Jlaw]

Until China builds necessary infrastructure to supply necessities in case of Indian blockade, China is in disadvantage. Maybe this is why India is so nervous about the road construction in Donglang area this time.

We'll all the bhutanese government have to come up with a statement and ask India to withdraw. Then it's over for India. China can normalise relationship with Bhutan and solve border, at the same time get rid of hindoo influence

 

[Dungeness]

We'll all the bhutanese government have to come up with a statement and ask India to withdraw. Then it's over for India. China can normalise relationship with Bhutan and solve border, at the same time get rid of hindoo influence

That would mean Bhutan openly alienates India, and sides with China, which will not happen in current geopolitical environment. Bhutan is smart to keep silence regarding Doklam standoff, and that is already a huge blow to India. One way or the other, India stands to lose its iron grip on Bhutan this time. Their days of unchallenged clout on Bhutan is numbered.

 

[mirage]

Nepal moved from leaning towards India, to China instead. So did Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Bhutan is the last in the region to come to this realization, but better late than never.

that was under UPA government ( anti national government floated to serve dynasty but the people ) , they only focused on domestic affairs ignoring international matters viz a viz national priorities . this wont happen now .

 

[Dungeness]

that was under UPA government ( anti national government floated to serve dynasty but the people ) , they only focused on domestic affairs ignoring international matters viz a viz national priorities . this wont happen now .

Nepal Grand Blockade happened in Sept. 2015.

 

[mirage]

Nepal Grand Blockade happened in Sept. 2015.

that was retaliation which did not happened earlier during UPA . this was my point itself .

 

[Dungeness]

that was retaliation which did not happened earlier during UPA . this was my point itself .

I am not sure if I understand what you try to say here. Nepal blockade happened under Modi, why you blamed congress?

 

[mirage]

I am not sure if I understand what you try to say here. Nepal blockade happened under Modi, why you blamed congress?

read my reply in context and content of what i wrote before and after . read , try to understand and then reply if you can understand what i wrote . otherwise leave it .

 

[Dungeness]

read my reply in context and content of what i wrote before and after . read , try to understand and then reply if you can understand what i wrote . otherwise leave it .

You do need to improve your English proficiency. Yo are not making any sense and you refuse to explain when asked. Well, OK. I leave you alone.

 

[mirage]

You do need to improve your English proficiency. Yo are not making any sense and you refuse to explain when asked. Well, OK. I leave you alone.

i need to improve ?

 

[ashok321]