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Donald Trump likely to take a hard line on China

How much leverage do business holdings in China among Trump allies give Beijing? As US President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White...

China won’t give up on its failing economic model

Xi Jinping’s leadership favours state-led investment over individual fiscal support. In response to missing post-pandemic growth targets, China has introduced various economic stimulus measures, including...

US election results will have global consequences

From economic policies and climate action to geopolitical stability and human rights, the direction set by U.S. voters impacts the entire world. The results of...

A silent resistance is growing in Tibet

The Beijing-recognized Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen Norbu, is seen by many Tibetans as a political puppet. In the heart of Tibet, a silent yet powerful form...

Military modernisation is Taiwan’s need

Taiwan must first increase its defence budget. Current spending, which amounts to roughly 2% of the nation’s GDP, is insufficient. In light of the escalating...

New U.S. government will need to approach China strategically

A policy of ‘competition through peaceful means’ will be essential for the new US administration to address the growing challenges posed by China. As the...

Xi ignores China’s economic woes

By tightening his grip on power, Xi aims to ensure that the CCP remains unchallenged. As China faces its most severe economic challenges since the...

Setback: Sinking of China’s nuclear submarine

The sinking of the submarine highlights potential issues within PLA and China’s defence industry. The recent sinking of China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine, identified as...

The CIA and Tibet: A Complex Legacy

While the CIA’s involvement in Tibet was driven by geopolitical interests, for Tibetans in exile, it represents much more. The history of the CIA’s involvement...

India’s commitment to Tibetan cause continues

India’s support has been instrumental in preserving Tibetan culture and identity. The Government of India’s decision to grant asylum to the Dalai Lama and thousands...

Why Biden-Xi talks are futile

At the heart of the futility is the profound ideological chasm between the two nations. In the ever-evolving landscape of global politics, the relationship between...

How the West created a modern-day monster

Perhaps the most alarming consequence of the West’s engagement with China is the CCP’s blatant disregard for human rights. In the late 20th century, the...

President Biden’s Missed Opportunity: He should have met the Dalai Lama

During his 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden made a promise that resonated deeply with advocates of human rights and religious freedom: he pledged to...

The complex reality of Xi Jinping’s China: A view from Beijing

In recent years, China has been navigating a labyrinth of socio-economic challenges under the leadership of Xi Jinping. From the bustling streets of Beijing,...

Biju Patnaik, the man who helped form India’s frontier force of Tibetan refugees

In collaboration with the CIA, Patnaik also helped set up the Aviation Research Centre at Charbatia in Odisha in 1963. Biju Patnaik (5 March 1916-17...

CCP plenum sticks to the Xi Jinping path

The Plenum’s communique is a clear endorsement of Xi’s strategic blueprint. The recently concluded Third Plenum of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of...

What China can learn from India’s democratic experience

China, with its numerous ethnic groups and cultural diversity, could benefit from adopting a more inclusive approach that respects and celebrates its rich cultural...

Sino-India border resolution not easy

Sustained diplomatic engagement, mutual respect for each other’s concerns, and a willingness to compromise needed. The Sino-Indian border dispute remains one of the most complex...

As the Dalai Lama recuperates in the US

The Dalai Lama, as the spiritual leader of Tibet, has had a profound and enduring impact on the Tibetan people throughout his lifespan. His...

China-Russia alignment is a pragmatic association

The China-Russia alignment is a strategic manoeuvre, leveraging the political relationship as a tool to further their respective national objectives. In the shifting sands of...

Difficult for Dalai Lama to find common ground with China

China has stated that the Dalai Lama must “thoroughly correct” his political views as a precondition for resuming contact with the central government. This...

Challenges faced by Tibetans are enormous

The focus on Mandarin Chinese and Han cultural norms has resulted in Tibetan children losing proficiency in their native language. The situation in Tibet is...

Opposition tries to hem in Taiwan’s Lai

The recent legislative manoeuvre is perceived as a move to tilt the balance of power towards Beijing-friendly forces. In the wake of President Lai Ching-te’s...

China’s United Front ensures CCP control over Tibet

The United Front Work Department has been instrumental in implementing policies aimed at controlling the religious and cultural life of Tibet. The legacy of the...

India needs to counter China’s united front tactics

United front tactics involve the mobilization of various groups to serve a singular strategic interest. In the complex geopolitical landscape of the 21st century, the...

China wants to control reincarnation of the next Dalai Lama

By influencing the reincarnation process, China aims to assert its sovereignty over Tibet. REINCARNATION The Chinese government’s interest in controlling the reincarnation of the next Dalai...

India recognizing office of Dalai Lama is a complex issue

One possible way for India to recognise the office of the Dalai Lama as a religious entity is to invoke the principle of freedom...

The naming dispute between India & China

By using Tibet, instead of the Chinese Xizang, India challenges China’s unilateral renaming. In the intricate ballet of geopolitics, names carry more than mere identification;...

US legislators question China’s right over Tibet

For India, Resolve Tibet Act serves as a reaffirmation of U.S. support for the Tibetan cause. The recent passage of the Resolve Tibet Act by...

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