Introduction to International Politics

Foreign Event Analysis

Locale		South Africa
Title		Dalai Lama and South Africa
Summary		Once again South Africa has denied the Dalai Lama to visit his friend the Archbishop Tutu for his birthday 80th (Desmond Tutu’s). South Africa clarifies that they do not want to disturb relations to China. China does not like any country to allow the Dalai Lama to go to such place.
Analysis		China is now South Africa’s greatest importer and it is not a good idea to get them mad. For the Dalai Lama is exiled from China for his pro-Tibetan causes. South Africa says they weren’t pressured by China, but still refuses to give visa to the Dalai Lama until further notice.
Perspective		Realist
In-Region URL		http://mg.co.za/article/2011-09-28-dalai-lama-visit-to-sa-hangs-in-the-balance
Out-of-Region URL		http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/africa-mideast/dalai-lamas-invite-to-tutus-party-vexes-china-friendly-south-africa/article2184739/
Submitted		September 29, 2011 at 11:58 pm

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