The country of Bhutan is currently at the center of a major dispute, and has involved the countries of China and India. With the conflict happening between these powerful countries, there is a great possibility that this could boil over into a full-blown war.

In this episode of Intel Insights, Leighton focuses on the Land of the Thunder Dragon, and how all of the countries along the Himalayan Ridge are actually playing a part in global politics. Learn about the strategic location of Bhutan, three important things the Chinese have claimed, a crucial area known as the Doklam Plateau, and the history of war between China and India over border issues.

While this area is in a desolate place that few people have visited, it's also one we need to pay attention to. The Land of the Thunder Dragon has a great deal of strategic importance - not only could the balance of power in Asia be upset, but ultimately, the balance of power in the world.

Episode Timestamps:

• Introduction to Bhutan, the Land of the Thunder Dragon {00:51}
• The strategic location of Bhutan and what could happen if China took control of this area {02:25}
• The McMahon Line {05:45}
• 3 important things the Chinese claim {06:40}
• The Doklam Plateau and the dispute as to where Tibet, Bhutan, and India actually meet in their tripoint {09:35}
• The key areas of the Chumbi Valley, Gipmochi mountain, and Batang La mountain {10:50}
• The history of China and India going to war over border issues, and how Bhutan is being affected {13:33}
• How China is using maps to assert its claims and physically move into Bhutanese land {15:35}

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