Category Archives: Opinions

• Decoding the message from immolations in Tibet 13 September 2012 | Lobsang Wangyal one comment

  Nobody would choose to die. Even if suicidal, nobody would choose to die in such a painful way. So why are these Tibetans burning themselves? ...

• What to expect from Chinese defence minister’s visit 1 September 2012 | Srikanth Kondapalli one comment

  Some bold measures from Chinese Defence Minister General Liang Guanglie and his Indian counterpart AK Antony are essential to make the former's visit successful. ...

• The crime of Julian Assange: Speaking the truth 24 August 2012 | Lobsang Wangyal one comment

  If something happens to Assange's life, the US and UK governments will be accountable. And I will be among those seeking answers. ...

• Tibetans deserve compassion, in action 15 August 2012 | Chime Tenzing no comments

  It is a pity that the continuing self-immolations by the Tibetans inside Tibet are not able to get practical international support. ...

• Joining India’s Independence Day celebration — Thank you India! 14 August 2012 | Youdon Aukatsang no comments

  In this real-politick world where economic concerns override all other issues, let us work together and take up the challenge to keep the Tibetan cause alive and relevant. ...

• First anniversary of Sikyong Lobsang Sangay’s administration 8 August 2012 | Lobsang Sangay no comments

  On the one-year completion of the 14th Kashag's administration, Sikyong Lobsang Sangay highlights the accomplishments, and shares his thoughts. ...

• Rejoinder to “rangzen/independence” statement in Nyinjey article 8 August 2012 | Press Officer, Central Tibetan Administration no comments

  This is to rectify misinformation contained in Tenzin Nyinjey’s article that claims that the word rangzen is taboo in GangKyi. ...

• Quality standards and modernization of Tibetan medicine 28 July 2012 | Tenzin Jigmey one comment

  Evaluating Tibetan herbal medicine within the theoretical framework of modern medicine can give practical answers to difficult problems. ...

• Censorship and the struggle for Tibetan freedom 27 July 2012 | Tenzin Nyinjey one comment

  The Chinese never invited the Dalai Lama to visit Wutaishan, nor did they negotiate for Tibetan autonomy; they never intended to, right from the beginning. ...

• China’s top two obsessions — loyalty and Party 26 July 2012 | Claude Arpi no comments

  China has had two obsessions: stability and loyalty to the Party. When Beijing's State machinery starts hammering a certain issue on the masses, it usually means that the leadership has a serious predicament. ...