
Dalai Lama's 90th Birthday Sparks Tensions Over Succession and Politics
The Dalai Lama announced he will be reincarnated, confirming the continuation of Tibet's spiritual leadership and highlighting the strategic contest between China, which seeks to control the reincarnation process, and the West, particularly the US, which should strengthen support for Tibet's autonomy and the Dalai Lama's legacy amid increasing Chinese influence. The article discusses Tibet's political history, China's efforts to assert control, and the need for the US to reassess its Tibet policy to counter Chinese ambitions.









