Opinion | Geopolitics of Avalokitevara’s reincarnation
Summary
Nepal's fragile governance faces a geopolitical challenge as the succession of the Dalai Lama becomes a contentious issue involving China, India, and the Tibetan government-in-exile.
Key Points
- Sushila Karki's extra-constitutional appointment as Nepal's interim prime minister highlighted the fragility of Nepal's governance.
- The succession of the Dalai Lama has become a geopolitical flashpoint between the Tibetan government-in-exile and China.
- Nepal's unstable political environment complicates its position amid growing regional tensions over the Dalai Lama's reincarnation.
- The geopolitical struggle involves key powers including China, India, and the United States, each monitoring Nepal's role carefully.
