Discerning observers around the world are increasingly concerned that “might is right” is becoming the prevailing principle in shaping relations between countries. There is a growing consensus that any country with expansionist greed and using oppressive methods and aggressive tactics to dominate other countries should not have the last laugh. Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation: In such circumstances, millions of people around the world who hold progressive views are pleased that His Holiness the Dalai Lama has finally asserted his position—that, according to Tibetan tradition, the decision regarding his reincarnation should be his own. He has rightly stated that this decision should not lie with the Chinese government. In defiance of the Chinese government’s insistence that the selection of the next Dalai Lama in Tibet must be approved by them, His Holiness has made it clear that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue, and that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust has the authority to recognise and anoint the next Dalai Lama. A spokesperson for the Chinese government reacted sharply to His Holiness’s statement. This is only to be expected from China’s current leadership, given its continued use of coercive tactics to maintain a vice-like grip over occupied Tibet. It is ironic that the Communist government of China—controlled by self-professed atheists with no faith in religion—now seeks to appoint a religious leader. This speaks volumes about the opportunistic tactics of the Chinese authorities.