The disaster exposed a stark contrast: open reporting is emerging from Nepal, while information from Tibet remains almost entirely dependent on China’s tightly controlled state media.

The catastrophic flood this week proves that Tibet needs to be at the center of international climate security discussions.

The cancellation of the in-person event also reflects Nepal’s lack of confidence in its ability to manage politically sensitive events.

The incident reveals Beijing’s growing efforts to assert authority over Tibetan Buddhism – including in other countries.

Loga Rangzen’s self-immolation was intended to force Tibet back onto the international agenda. Instead, it exposed the challenges Tibetans face amid China's growing global influence.

Tibet stands at the forefront of China’s wind, solar, and hydropower. But the Tibetan people have no say over how their resources are used.

With the revered Tibetan leader over 90 years old the rivalry between New Delhi and Beijing over who speaks for the Buddhist world is entering its most consequential phase.

The system, supposedly meant to aid Tibet, actually serves to sideline local Tibetan personnel while boosting the careers of Han Chinese cadres from other regions.

The Tibetan movement has long been dependent on the personal moral authority of the Dalai Lama. In a post-Dalai Lama world, the Central Tibetan Administration will need to step up. 

At least since the 1980s, American leaders visiting Beijing were traditionally expected to raise the Tibetan issue during bilateral meetings. Not anymore.