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Transformation of Tibet Issue from Hope to Despair: What Next?

Despite nearly a hundred persons having immolated themselves over the last few years, these events have passed by without much notice, let alone reaction.

Yeshi Choedon
February 12, 2013
IDSA Comments

The Turnaround in China’s Tibet Policy: Will Tourism Boost Benefit Tibetans?

The gestation period of 3-5 years to implement this tourism project gives China sufficient time to complete several projects linked to Tibet that improve connectivity, trade and commerce.

Mandip Singh
July 17, 2012
IDSA Comments

Tibetan Self Immolation: A Cry in the Wilderness?

Millions all over the world who saw the self immolation of Jamphel Yeshi could not but have failed to be moved at the gruesome sight and at the plight of the hapless Tibetans.

R. S. Kalha
April 04, 2012
IDSA Comments

The New Year Saga: China Dampens Tibetan’s Celebration

The Chinese New Year celebrations formally began on Monday, January 23. China has become 4710 years old as per its lunar calendar. This year will be known as the Year of the Dragon, which symbolises strength and prosperity. The New Year celebration is one of the longest and the principal festive season for the Chinese: the official holiday itself extends over a week or two. Tibet and Tibetans, however, have to wait a little longer for their New Year celebrations.

Tibetan Waters: A Source of Cooperation or Conflict?

Lower riparian countries likely to be affected by China’s construction of dams and river diversion projects in Tibet need to initiate a bilateral or multilateral dialogue with China.

Hari Bansh Jha
September 30, 2011
IDSA Comments

Tibetan Waters: A Source of Cooperation or Conflict?

Lower riparian countries likely to be affected by China’s construction of dams and river diversion projects in Tibet need to initiate a bilateral or multilateral dialogue with China.

Hari Bansh Jha
September 30, 2011
IDSA Comments

Diversion of the Brahmaputra: Myth or Reality?

Lower riparian countries must develop sound strategies to bring China to the negotiating table with a view to stopping it from further damming or diverting the waters of the Brahmaputra or any other river originating in Tibet and flowing into South Asia.

Hari Bansh Jha
August 09, 2011
IDSA Comments

Infrastructure Development and Chinese War Waging Capabilities in Tibet

China has created world class infrastructure on the Tibetan plateau in terms of highways, rail links, airports, logistic installations and oil pipelines which have civilian as well as military usage, allowing China to settle its Han majority population into these sparsely populated areas, project power in Central and South Asia, and make sustained efforts to integrate these alien areas. These unprecedented infrastructure developments have significantly multiplied the war waging capabilities of China, including against India.

Decoding the Dalai Lama’s Political Retirement

By devolving political functions to an elected leader, the Dalai Lama is guaranteeing the self-sustainability of the Tibet Movement.

India-China Relations: It’s the economy, and no one’s stupid

This Brief uses irony to communicate five propositions, that can be found in several discourses on Sino-Indian ties. It evaluates these propositions in the light of the tangible and intangible gains from Premier Wen Jiabao’s second official visit to India.