Dalai Lama succession dispute: Who he is and how his successor is chosen?

The Dalai Lama succession dispute has become a potential flashpoint in India-China relations, as the 14th Dalai Lama rules out any Chinese role in naming his successor. While China insists on a state-controlled selection process, India has maintained silence. The issue raises complex questions of religion, politics, and sovereignty. For students, it’s a vital example of how history, diplomacy, and spiritual autonomy intersect in global affairs, especially in the context of Tibet and regional geopolitics.