Verein der Tibeter in Deutschland e.V.

First I would like to offer my heartiest greetings and Tashi Delek to all our brothers and sisters – those who could participate in the Special Meeting and those who wish to participate but cannot. In this short paper I want to address three issues: factors that led to the recent March uprisings in Tibet, the present situation of Tibetan struggle on the international stage, and the suitability of the Middle Way Policy.

Factors of the March Uprising

Even though I am tempted to say that there is one and only one factor that led to the widespread uprising in Tibet, namely the Tibetan people’s aspiration for independence, it would be rather simplistic on my part to do so. The situation is highly complex and so many factors were in play.
Please, read more….:http://www.phayul.com/news/article.aspx?id=23237&article=Suitability+of+Middle+Way+Path%3a+A+Brief+Analysis&t=1&c=1
http://www.tibettimes.net/news.php?id=582

Finally, I would like to point out two things that we must be circumspect of when resolving the Tibetan issue.

1. In the process of negotiation we must never accept any conditions that could have negative consequences to the preservation of our national and cultural identity.

2. The Tibetan government should ensure that the final decision making power is in the hands of the six million Tibetans as stated in the Middle Way Policy.
If necessary steps are not taken to guarantee these two elements, then real dangers of losing the national and cultural identity of the Tibetan people could arise and also risks of fostering dissensions amongst the Tibetan people of the three provinces may arise. Moreover, since establishing a democratic form of government in Tibet has been one of the highest aspirations of the Middle Way Policy, allowing the Tibetan people to choose their final destiny has the added advantage of promoting open competition, facilitating participation of maximum numbers of people in the process of political decision-making, and ensuring basic civil liberties. These characteristics constitute the three dimensions of the “root concept” of democracy,(iv) and following this path could ensure the fulfillment of our aspiration to have democratic government, formation of a stable community and a government that is by the people and for the people.

Khyunglho Tsetan Dolkar got her PhD. Degree in the field of political science from Philipps University in Marburg, Germany. Her dissertation was on the Sino-Tibetan relations and the internationalization of the Tibetan issue. She is currently living in Atlanta, Georgia, and is continuing her research in this field. She can be contacted at khyunglho@yahoo.com

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