Dalai Lama's 89th Birthday Raises Succession Concerns Among Exiled Tibetans

As the Dalai Lama nears his 90th birthday, Tibetans and global supporters prepare for a future without his leadership.

China insists on choosing the Dalai Lama's successor, raising tensions with Tibetan exiles.
The Dalai Lama plans to address succession questions around his 90th birthday.
U.S. legislation aims to counter Chinese claims over Tibet's historical status.
India and the West brace for geopolitical shifts following the Dalai Lama's eventual passing.
Tibetan Youth Congress pushes for full independence, diverging from the Dalai Lama's Middle Way approach.