The Legality and Geopolitics of the Reincarnation of the Dalai Lama
Key information
- Date
- Time
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5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
- Venue
- SOAS Main Building
- Room
- Room G3
- Event type
- Seminar
About this event
As the Dalai Lama turns 90, the question of his reincarnation is no longer merely spiritual—it is also a major geopolitical issue.
The legal dimension to the management of his reincarnation also matters. This seminar sets out the legality behind the tradition of the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama, examining whether China's efforts to control the institution of the Dalai Lama meet the legal tradition of Tibet and if these efforts aim to expand Chinese influence over the Himalayan region, from Tibet to Mongolia and Russia. What are the geopolitical stakes and the broader global security implications? How should democracies respond to defend religious freedom, regional stability, and the international rules-based order?
Registration
This event is open to the public and free to attend; however, registration is required. This seminar is taking place on campus and will not be recorded or live-streamed.
Organiser
This event has been organised by the SOAS China Institute.
About the speaker
Dr Lobsang Sangay is a Senior Visiting Fellow of Harvard Law School’s East Asian Legal Studies Program. He earned his B.A. and L.L.B. from Delhi University, followed by an L.L.M. and S.J.B. from Harvard Law School. He has published extensively on Tibetan legal issues and has played a significant role in advancing Tibetan rights on international platforms. He served as the democratically elected Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration from 2011 to 2021.
This event will be chaired by Professor Steve Tsang (Director, SOAS China Institute).
Contact
Email: sci@soas.ac.uk
