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China Tibet policy
How China Is Weaponizing Education to Erase Tibetan Identity
By Tsering Dolka Gurung
For China, Sinicizing Tibet’s next generation through boarding schools is the ultimate strategy for solidifying its control over the region.
China Is Winning Its Language War in Tibet
By Gerald Roche
Tibet is one of the most linguistically diverse places in the world. Many of those languages are at risk of extinction.
China’s Legal Warfare Closes a Beloved Tibetan School
By Marie Miller
A private vocational school in Qinghai has been forced to close for unspecified violations. Critics see a continuation of Beijing’s war on Tibetan language education.
Why the Himalayan Region Is Integral to a Rules-Based Order in the Indo-Pacific
By Jagannath Panda, Ryohei Kasai, and Eerishika Pankaj
Chinese militarization and expansionism in the Himalayas remains a perennial concern not just for India, but for the United States – and its Indo-Pacific allies and partners.
China’s Increased Attention to Tibet’s Borders With India
By Apa Lhamo
The Chinese and local government have stepped up plans to settle, develop, and securitize the TAR's disputed border with India.
Nomads, Mountains, and Militarization in the Tibetan Plateau
By Scott Ezell
The eastern Tibetan plateau, once largely untouched by industrial development, has been overtaken by dams, mining, and security forces.
For Tibetans, Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine Sparks Bitter Memories
By Yeshi Dorje
Mao’s unprovoked invasion of Tibet in 1949-50 also relied on a heavily distorted historical narrative designed to confuse Chinese citizens and the world.
5G and the Contested China-India Border
By Tenzin Dalha
China’s rapid 5G build-up has come to Tibet. That will have security implications for India.
Why the Chinese Communist Party Sees Tibetan Monks as ‘Troublemakers’
By Apa Lhamo
The CCP’s strategy for consolidating control over Tibet centers on “sinicizing” Tibetan Buddhism.
The Underlying Politics of Poverty Alleviation in Tibet
By Palden Sonam
Trainings and relocations of Tibetan nomads and farmers are aimed more at political stability than poverty alleviation.
Amid US-China Tensions, Tibetans Seize the Moment
By Kevin Holden
A Tibetan leader presses the U.S. to punish China for crimes against humanity.
US Appoints New Special Coordinator for Tibetan Affairs
By Abhijnan Rej
Beyond tokenism, the concurrent appointment of Robert Destro to the position does not signify much.
Trouble on China’s Periphery: The Stability-Instability Paradox
By David Skidmore
Today's Chinese nationalism is built on CCP loyalty and Han culture and identity – and thus leaves out a large number of China’s people.
The Tangled History of the ‘Tibet Card’
By Ben Hales
It is impossible to understand the transformation of a population into a political “card” without understanding Tibet’s early 20th century.
Is India Ready to Play the ‘Tibet Card’ in Its Battle With China?
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Talk of a “Tibet card” in India’s hands is not new, but is New Delhi likely to play it?
China’s Hidden Crackdown in Tibet
By Kate Saunders
The Chinese state has used the coronavirus pandemic to deepen its advance into the private and devotional lives of Tibetans.
How WeChat Conquered Tibet
By Tenzin Dalha
Tibetans know the surveillance risks, but many choose to give up privacy for convenience.
Where Does Tibet Fit Into the US-China Relationship?
By Eleanor Albert
With the U.S. ambassador's visit, Tibet may again be poised to play a larger role in US-China relations.
A Test Case for Reciprocity: The US Reciprocal Access to Tibet Act
By Natasha Kassam
Can the Act actually inspire China to loosen restrictions on travel to Tibet?
Beijing: Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation Must Comply With Chinese Laws
By Charlotte Gao
Dalai Lama says it is possible that his successor might be found in India.
A Boiling Pot: The CCP’s Increasingly Intrusive Surveillance in Tibet
By Tenzin Tsultrim
China’s repressive campaign in Xinjiang is now well-known. But what about Tibet?
The Great Game for the Future of Tibetan Buddhism
By Aadil Brar
India, China, and the case of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa.
The Dark Side of the China Dream: Erasing Ethnic Identity
By Nicholas Bequelin
The CCP wants to forge a strong nation by ruthlessly eliminating differences of culture, religion and ethnicity.
A Visit to the Dalai Lama’s Birthplace
By Tim Robertson
Takster tells a story of modern China: lingering poverty, resurgent Han nationalism, and persecuted minorities.
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