May 18
A regular poster asked me to talk a little about myself in a
previous thread.
I don’t want to get into a long discussion of my history, life, and professional resume (or at least not at this time). But I do want to explain why I’m active here, and why I’m contributing to this blog.
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May 18
The Dalai Lama
speaks with the Times (UK) as he begins his European tour. Very interestingly, he describes what might be a
revolutionary change in position as far as a return to China.
In an unexpected shift of policy, he has four conditions which, if met, would permit him to return.
I analyze and discuss these four conditions below.
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May 18
As a follow-up to the
previously published column on Tibet, Kristof
returns with some stinging criticisms of China’s policy in Tibet. Refreshingly, he also criticizes everyone else involved:
The recent uprising by Tibetans underscores the utter failure of Beijing’s policies in Tibet. But it also reflects the failure of the Dalai Lama and of America.
The Dalai Lama has played a waiting game, but as China gains global power — and as more Han Chinese flood into Tibet — that has been a losing strategy. The Dalai Lama has won acclaim internationally, but that acclaim triggers the deep Chinese sensitivity to foreign bullying and thus has antagonized the audience that may count the most: China.
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