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1 Jan 2018 4 minute read

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Our January book picks

This issue’s reviews include The Growth Delusion, by David Pilling and The White City, by Roma Tearne.

1 May 2017 2 minute read

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Preventing the killing of Tibet's mother tongue

Tibetan faces rapid urbanization, dwindling numbers of native speakers, and the even greater threat of Chinese policies,...

4 Feb 2016 4 minute read

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China’s oppression of Tibetans has dramatically increased

The country fears that if they don’t completely crush any form of protest they will lose control. Emily Walker...

11 Jan 2016 4 minute read

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China’s influence in Nepal endangers Tibetan refugees

The country's impact on Nepalese politics makes life for Tibetans there extremely difficult, reports Emily Walker...

20 Jul 2015 5 minute read

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The failed politics of appeasing China

Nithin Coca warns against offering the country a second chance at the Olympics.

16 Dec 2014 5 minute read

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2014: A historic year for social movements in Asia

Nithin Coca explores the intricacies of social revolutions and their importance for democracy.

30 Sep 2014 3 minute read

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Where has Mandela's legacy gone?

In September, the Dalai Lama was denied entry to South Africa for the third time in five years. Amanda D’Costa...

28 Mar 2014 3 minute read

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PHOTO ESSAY: Now that the road has been paved

Augusta Thomson reveals a different side to life on the Tibetan Plateau.

27 Sep 2013 3 minute read

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Should martyrdom ever be glorified?

Mari Marcel Thekaekara argues that life is more valuable than the political statements made by the ultimate...

16 May 2013 2 minute read

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Tibet: the destruction of Lhasa

Pete Speller describes his anger on discovering that the old city is due to be replaced with a tourist...

Chinese police fire on Tibetan protesters

26 Jan 2012 2 minute read

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Chinese police fire on Tibetan protesters

The brutal crackdown by the Chinese government must be stopped, says Pete Speller.

2 Nov 2011 3 minute read

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Stand up for Tibet! G20 leaders told

Demonstrators declare 2 November an international day of action and tell world leaders to act on Tibet – where nine monks and...

14 Mar 2011 3 minute read

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Bowing out

What does the Dalai Lama’s resignation mean for Tibet?

30 Jun 2009 1 minute read

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Dalai Lamas birthday celebration

You are invited to a celebration of the Dalai Lamas birthday!

2 Mar 2009 11 minute read

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Tibet: 50 years from home

It is half a century since the Dalai Lama and thousands of other Tibetans were forced into exile by the Chinese occupation. *...

2 Mar 2009 5 minute read

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