Recalibrating the India–Bhutan Treaty of Friendship: Between Strategic Convergence and Bhutanese Sovereignty Introduction The Treaty of Perpetual Peace and Friendship (1949) between India and Bhutan, revised in 2007, has long served as the bedrock of one of South Asia’s most stable and mutually respectful bilateral relationships. Initially designed in the immediate aftermath of decolonization and … Continue reading To what extent does the Treaty of Perpetual Peace and Friendship (1949, revised 2007) between India and Bhutan require recalibration to reflect contemporary geopolitical realities, mutual strategic interests, and Bhutan’s evolving aspirations for greater sovereignty and diversified foreign relations?