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A Conversation with Lobsang Sangay, Prime Minister, Tibetan Government in Exile
Dr. Lobsang Sangay will discuss Tibet's future, prospects for genuine autonomy within China, and aspirations of the Tibetan exile community.
When:
July 19, 2011 6:30pm to 8:30pm
In a historic vote last March, Dr. Lobsang Sangay was elected the third Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister) of the Tibetan Government-in-Exile. This August, he will formally take over the political duties relinquished by the Dalai Lama, who until recently held the dual role of the political as well as the spiritual leader of Tibet. Dr. Sangay's election marks a new phase in the history of the Tibetan community in exile-signaling a new generation of leadership and devolution of political responsibilities to elected officials.
A month ahead of the official inauguration ceremony, Lobsang Sangay joins Asia Society Executive Vice President Jamie Metzl to discuss Tibet's future, prospects for genuine autonomy within China, and aspirations of the Tibetan exile community, among other issues.
An expert in the fields of international law, democratic constitutionalism and conflict resolution, Dr. Sangay is currently a visiting research fellow at the East Asian Legal Studies Program at Harvard Law School. He is also an Asia Society Asia 21 Young Leaders Fellow.
Can't make it to this program? Tune in to the free video webcast on AsiaSociety.org/Live from 6:30 to 8:00 pm ET. Online viewers are encouraged to send questions to moderator@asiasociety.org.
Tickets can be purchased here.
Cost:
Asia Society members $10; students with ID and seniors $12; nonmembers $15
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
(212) 288-6400
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