Tenzin Jigmey* dwells on the role the Dalai Lama has played as a global mediator, guiding both scientists and contemplatives toward a more holistic vision of knowledge which unites the outer science of matter with the inner one of mind.
“When...
OPINION
Mr Tenzin Norbu* presents his case for the re-election of Mr Penpa Tsering as the Sikyong in the 2026 Tibetan general elections, noting that if he wins over 60% of the votes in the preliminary round, he will not...
OPINION
China’s Oct 7, 1950, start of the invasion of Tibet changed the geopolitics of Asia and Beijing has now turned the territory into a living laboratory of surveillance while seeking to raise an entire generation of Tibetans who would...
OPINION
Mr Tseten Phuntsok has a profound understanding of the three pillars of Tibetan democracy, unwavering commitment to the CTA, has consistently demonstrated fearless dedication to the unity of all Tibetans through his many years of service and activism, writes...
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Shongka* blames China’s double standard in enforcing laws for the now much-criticized ‘Rising Dragon’ fireworks publicity stunt that has created a possibly irreversible environmental mess in Tibetan Himalayas’ Gyantse county.
On September 19, 2025, the thin air high on the...
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Aritra Banerjee* examines how Tibetans have made democracy and non-violence central to their identity and resistance, contrasting the repression inside Tibet with the democratic institutions established in exile.
For more than seven decades, Tibet has endured one of the most...
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Ahead of the expected start of the process for the exile Tibetan elections next month, Prof Nawang Phuntsog* presents his case for the re-election of the incumbent Sikyong, Mr Penpa Tsering, for a second term.
Introduction
As the election for Sikyong...
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Charisma fades, but institutions endure, and the Dalai Lama’s pivotal decision taken 65 years ago to democratize the exile Tibetan governance stands out as a rebuttal of China’s assumption that Tibetans cannot govern themselves, and as a symbol of...
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As international scrutiny of Chinese policies in Tibet continues to intensify, the stark contrast between a fundamentally false official propaganda and recorded traditions becomes increasingly difficult for Beijing to obscure in the face of exile Tibetans’ efforts to preserve...
To China, Tibet has always been Xizang, meaning the western treasure-house, and this belief turned into a strong realization after its first comprehensive geological surveys there, conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Geology between...
