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Red list to bucket list

Mar 24, 2025 5 mins read

Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom known as the ‘Last Shangri-La’—celebrated for its sustainability, spirituality, and commitment to happiness—has unexpectedly landed on the US draft ‘Red List’ alongside nations like Afghanistan and North Korea. Surprising? Yes. A crisis? Not necessarily.

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