Traditional Bhutan turns to modern branding (Vishal Arora, Chencho Dema, South Asia Monitor)

The tiny, landlocked nation of Bhutan gives priority to the holistic well-being of its citizens and the preservation of its culture and environment over economic growth. But officials say this apparent economic handicap is actually bolstering the country's image and could help its products to gain a competitive advantage overseas.

http://southasiamonitor.org/detail.php?type=n&nid=16115

(Nepal) Should Nepal Be Secular? (Vishal Arora, The Diplomat)

http://thediplomat.com/2015/08/should-nepal-be-secular/

(Istituto fondamentale - Maldives) Maldives ‘Islamic’ Anti-Terror Bill Targets Dissidents (Vishal Arora, The Diplomat)

http://thediplomat.com/2015/07/maldives-islamic-anti-terror-bill-targets-dissidents/