The real-world impacts of the Dalai Lama’s remarks on his succession

The political and spiritual leader of the Tibetan community living in exile in India announced the plan for his succession during his week-long 90th birthday celebrations on Sunday. The announcement has sparked a ruthless battle for control between the Dalai Lama’s inner circle and Beijing’s top brass, which is likely to have repurcussions on the future of Asian and global affairs.