Dalai Lama’s Succession Battle Exposes China’s Overreach and Threat to Tibetan Freedom

As the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama approaches in Dharamshala, India—the global center for Tibetan exile—a tense battle unfolds over the future leadership of Tibet. This week’s high-profile religious conference is more than a spiritual gathering; it is a frontline confrontation against Beijing’s aggressive encroachment on Tibetan autonomy. The Dalai Lama, a symbol of freedom and resistance for millions, is facing not only the natural challenges of his advanced age but also China’s relentless attempts to manipulate and control his lineage. The Communist Party aims to install its own puppet successor, undermining centuries-old traditions and religious freedoms that have...