1. Tibet’s exiled Dalai Lama to devolve political role By Stephan Burroughs

2. Background Dalai Lama Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism Political leader in exile China-Tibet Dispute China views Tibet as part of China Tibetans want self-rule Other countries publically side with China

3. Anniversary Speech March 10, 2011 52nd anniversary of Tibetan uprising in China Dalai Lama gives a speech Wishes to transfer power to elected official

4. Struggle for Succession China wants to influence decision for who is next Dalai Lama So China can have influence over Tibet Decision assures Tibetan chosen leader

5. China’s Response Claimed it was trickery Claimed it was illegal and meaningless

6. Large Effect Assures Tibet will have leader w/ no Chinese influence Help in struggle for self rule Leader may not receive same loyalty as Dalai Lama Tibetans continue looking to Dalai Lama for guidance Future Implications Small Effect

7. Relevance Dalai Lama in similar position that Gandhi was Seeks to free his people from oppression Preaches peacefulness Self-Determination Different ethnicity than Chinese Extremely different culture