Dalai Lama’s Revelation On His Successor Makes Beijing Furious | New Flashpoint In India-China Ties?

The Dalai Lama has declared that his successor will be born outside China, setting the stage for a geopolitical battle. Beijing insists it will control the process, while Tibetans in exile and the West oppose this. As India hosts a large Tibetan community, it faces diplomatic and security challenges. With China, the U.S., and India drawn into the debate, the next Dalai Lama’s selection could reshape regional and global politics. Ananya Dutta decodes.