Lhadon Tethong

Hannah Ellis-Petersen, The Guardian's South Asia correspondent, and Lhadon Tethong, Director of the Tibet Action Institute, dive into the complex battle over the next Dalai Lama amidst Chinese state control. They discuss the Dalai Lama's legacy at 90 and the challenges Tibetan monks face in preserving their spiritual practices under oppressive regimes. The duo explores how the selection of his successor could reshape global politics and the fight for Tibetan identity, linking it to broader human rights struggles worldwide.