Group ResourcesTo help your group in forming its opinion, the following resources can be used to explore each party's interest in the resolution of this question. To get more information on the topic, use the search functions or "About" pages on each website to gain an in depth understanding of your group's position.
Feel free to bring in research from other sources, such as information gained through Google searches, etc. and to look up any words or terms that you are unfamiliar with. The sections below also include a brief summary of each group's perspective: |
Tibetan Government in Exile
Your group's perspective is that of the exiled supporters of the DalaiLama. You currently maintain offices in Dharsalama, India and in major western cities like New York and London. You have as a goal the return to Tibet and the reestablishment of the Dalai Lama.
Links:
The Tibetan Government in Exile
The Tibet Office in New York
Links:
The Tibetan Government in Exile
The Tibet Office in New York
Chinese Government
As representatives of the Peoples' Republic of China, you view Tibet as an integral part of China. You oppose the efforts of the Tibetan exile groups and their supporters who seek to interfere in your countries' affairs. You control the press in China and make sure that web sites within China support your government's positions on Tibet.
International "Free Tibet" Groups
For a variety of reasons, your group has taken it as your goal the return to "power" of the Dalai Lama and "justice" for the Tibetan people. You support your efforts through volunteers, fundraising and the frequent support of celebrities. You have formed affiliated student groups at many United States universities.
Links:
The Students for Tibet
The Free Tibet Campaign
Links:
The Students for Tibet
The Free Tibet Campaign
Human Rights Groups and Organizations
Your groups sees the efforts of the Chinese government to control and police the people of Tibet as being in frequent violation of basic human rights. You monitor and publicize cases of injustice and try to bring international public opinion to bear on the situation.
Links:
The Tibet Online Support Group
The International Campaign for Tibet
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Violations
Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
Links:
The Tibet Online Support Group
The International Campaign for Tibet
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Violations
Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy
United States Government
- While concerned about the plight of the Tibetans, you want to maintain a working relationship with the most populous of all countries. The President and the Secretary of State work through diplomacy with the Chinese government and the leaders of the Tibetan exiles.
**Adapted from "The Tibet Question" Lesson Plan by Mark La Porte, History Department Chair, Temescal Canyon High School, Lake Elsinore, CA.**