Title: Tibet and China: History, Insurgency, and Beyond
Abstract:Abstract : This thesis examines the history of insurgency in Tibet with an eye to the future. It offers background about the historical relations between Tibet and China in order to highlight why Tibe...Abstract : This thesis examines the history of insurgency in Tibet with an eye to the future. It offers background about the historical relations between Tibet and China in order to highlight why Tibet feels it is an independent country while China believes Tibet has always been an integral part of China. Next the Tibetan insurgency against the Communist Chinese (1956-1974) is examined to determine reasons for its failure. The thesis then moves on to address Chinese measures taken to preclude a future Tibetan insurgency to include an analysis of those Chinese measures that have been successful and to consider where conditions conducive to insurgency currently exist in Tibet. Finally the conditions necessary for a successful future insurgency in Tibet are delineated.Read More
Publication Year: 2003
Publication Date: 2003-06-01
Language: en
Type: article
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