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May 13, 2013

China
The Dalai Lama’s Self-Immolation Dilemma

Beginning in February 2009, a number of self-immolation incidents have occurred in the greater Tibetan region in China. Since then, at least 116 Tibetan monks and farmers have chosen to set themselve…

Portraits of Tibetans who killed themselves in self-immolation are seen behind candles in a candlelight vigil.
Blog Post by Yanzhong Huang Asia Unbound

September 29, 2011

China
China, South Africa, and the Dalai Lama

Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama (R), presents the International Campaign for Tibet's Light of Truth Award to South African Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu at a ceremony in Brussels Ju…

China, South Africa, and the Dalai Lama
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

July 6, 2011

Who Will Meet the Dalai Lama?

The Dalai Lama is in Washington this week and next, but it appears that no high ranking administration official will see him. The president and secretary of state are here, but unless something chang…

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams Pressure Points

September 15, 2011

China
Dalai Lama Visa Issues for Desmond Tutu’s Eightieth?

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama (R) greets South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 18, 2004. (Lyle Stafford/Courtesy Reuters) The Dalai Lama has applied for a So…

Dalai Lama Visa Issues for Desmond Tutu’s Eightieth?
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition

December 9, 2011

China
South African Visa for the Dalai Lama: It All Comes Out

Wits University students and lecturers hold placards as they take part in a public march to protest the cancellation of the Dalai Lama's visit to South Africa, in Johannesburg October 5, 2011. (Siphi…

South African Visa for the Dalai Lama: It All Comes Out
Blog Post by John Campbell Africa in Transition