What can a tiny Himalayan country nestled between India and Tibet teach the world? More than you might think.
A growing number of Western industrial democracies are embroiled in turmoil. A former U.S. president promises “death and destruction” if multiple legal proceedings don’t go his way. Dozens of French cities are smoldering after weeks of violent protests over unavoidable pension reforms. Meanwhile, Bhutan peacefully and consistently fulfills its citizens’ aspirations. This success isn’t accidental. Bhutan’s legal edict of 1629 states that “if the government cannot create happiness for its people, there is no purpose for the government to exist.” National happiness has since become Bhutan’s governing hallmark.
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