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Dalai Lama
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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On the Streets of the Dalai Lama’s Town
May 09, 2018
On the Streets of the Dalai Lama’s Town
Scenes from Mcleodganj, also known as “Little Lhasa,” the Dalai Lama's home-in-exile.
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On the Streets of the Dalai Lama’s Town
Tibet and India’s China Policy
March 20, 2018
Tibet and India’s China Policy
Is India sacrificing Tibet to improve a frosty relationship with China?
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Tibet and India’s China Policy
A Secret Visit and Sino-Tibetan Dialogue
December 19, 2017
A Secret Visit and Sino-Tibetan Dialogue
Issues to consider while waiting for the Sino-Tibetan ‘Godot’.
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A Secret Visit and Sino-Tibetan Dialogue
With the Liberal West in Decline, Will China Be Given Free Rein?
December 14, 2017
With the Liberal West in Decline, Will China Be Given Free Rein?
A leaderless liberal West seems increasingly willing to defer to China, even if it compromises liberal values at home.
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With the Liberal West in Decline, Will China Be Given Free Rein?
A Closer Look at Obama’s Trip to China  
December 04, 2017
A Closer Look at Obama’s Trip to China  
Former U.S. President Barack Obama just concluded a trip to China as well as to India and France.
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A Closer Look at Obama’s Trip to China  
Political Struggles at Home Shape Beijing’s Meddling Abroad
October 10, 2017
Political Struggles at Home Shape Beijing’s Meddling Abroad
Authoritarian rule in China poses a growing threat to democracy elsewhere.
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Political Struggles at Home Shape Beijing’s Meddling Abroad
12 Regions of China: The Tibetan Plateau
July 29, 2017
12 Regions of China: The Tibetan Plateau
The “roof of the world” spans not only the Tibetan Autonomous Region but parts of Qinghai, Sichuan, and Yunnan.
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12 Regions of China: The Tibetan Plateau
Did the US Just Abandon Tibet?
June 10, 2017
Did the US Just Abandon Tibet?
A brief history of U.S. Tibet policy -- and how Trump just turned everything upside down.
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Did the US Just Abandon Tibet?
‘Skeleton God’: Exorcising Demons in Tibet
May 11, 2017
‘Skeleton God’: Exorcising Demons in Tibet
Mysterious murders, corruption, and the ghosts of history haunt the fictional Tibetan town of Yangkar.
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‘Skeleton God’: Exorcising Demons in Tibet
The Dalai Lama and the Shugden Schism  
May 09, 2017
The Dalai Lama and the Shugden Schism  
The strange story of a 17th century feud and its relevance for Tibetan geopolitics today.
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The Dalai Lama and the Shugden Schism  
After Dalai Lama's Visit, China Releases Standardized Names in Area Disputed With India
April 21, 2017
After Dalai Lama's Visit, China Releases Standardized Names in Area Disputed With India
Beijing reacts to the Dalai Lama's movements within India.
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After Dalai Lama's Visit, China Releases Standardized Names in Area Disputed With India
The Dalai Lama's Tawang Visit: The Aftermath
April 17, 2017
The Dalai Lama's Tawang Visit: The Aftermath
Perhaps this is New Delhi’s way of holding its own against China.
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The Dalai Lama's Tawang Visit: The Aftermath
Why China Is Fuming Over the Dalai Lama's Visit to Tawang
April 04, 2017
Why China Is Fuming Over the Dalai Lama's Visit to Tawang
A border dispute with India plus Beijing's sensitivity toward the Dalai Lama's actions are a potent combination.
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Why China Is Fuming Over the Dalai Lama's Visit to Tawang
The Golden Urn: Buddhist Lamas and Chinese State Control
February 24, 2017
The Golden Urn: Buddhist Lamas and Chinese State Control
The historical roots and modern-day ramifications of Chinese government attempts to control Vajrayana Buddhism.
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The Golden Urn: Buddhist Lamas and Chinese State Control
Does Tibet's New Governor Signal Change?
January 19, 2017
Does Tibet's New Governor Signal Change?
Meet Tibet's new governor, and the other figures shaping China's Tibet policy.
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Does Tibet's New Governor Signal Change?
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Interview
How to 'Rewrite the Hong Kong Story'
November 10, 2018
How to 'Rewrite the Hong Kong Story'
An interview with Christine Loh and Richard Cullen on their new book.
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