ICT report emphasizes the geopolitical implications of Tibet and why governments should urgently prioritize it

5 months ago

The International Campaign for Tibet’s (ICT) new report, “Why Tibet? Strategic Imperatives for International Peace and Security,” released today, details Tibet’s critical importance in regional and global geopolitics, security, trade, and the environment while drawing the connection between China’s aggressive exploitation of Tibet with its human rights abuses against the Tibetan people.

The report urges international policymakers to support Tibetan self-determination and facilitate a resolution of the Sino-Tibet conflict, arguing that these goals are essential for regional stability and countering China’s growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region.

“Why Tibet? Because Tibet is not only one of the world’s most pressing human rights and religious freedom issues but is also the geopolitical pivot of Asia. China’s systematic repression of the Tibetan people and its militarization of the plateau directl...

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