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A Chinese military officer visits the square near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, western China's Tibet
Province, July 28, 2007. Tibet's history is steeped in dispute.
A Chinese military officer visits the square near the Potala Palace in Lhasa, western China's Tibet
Province, July 28, 2007. Tibet's history is steeped in dispute.
Modern Political History of Tibet
In the popular consciousness, Tibet is a mystical, spiritually and culturally rich land of sublime natural beauty, beset with social unrest and political turmoil. And its exiled leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, is of the world’s most charismatic and influential social activists. Learn about the modern political history of Tibet, the debate surrounding Tibetan freedom and the future of Tibet.
Expand All Guide SectionsHistory of Tibet
Tibet was once a great military power that “carved for itself a huge empire in Central ... read more »
Chinese Annexation of Tibet
In the early 1950s, China invaded Tibet, enforcing its claim to ownership of the region. The ... read more »
Tibet Today
Protests surrounding the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games brought renewed attention to Tibet, and ... read more »
Free Tibet Movement
The Dalai Lama and advocates of Tibetan political sovereignty maintain that since the 1951 invasion ... read more »
The Future of Tibet
Activists advocate for Tibetan sovereignty, and the Chinese government argues that life for ... read more »
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