Talking About 'Tibet Card' Insults Tibetans: Ex-NSA Menon

Shivshankar Menon, former national security advisor, stated that referring to Tibet as a "card" insults Tibetans. He noted that recent U.S. actions regarding Tibet are driven by its relationship with China, not by recognizing Tibet. Speaking at a book launch, Menon praised India's efforts to preserve Tibetan culture and highlighted Tibet's historical autonomy. He emphasized the need to realistically address China's dominance, acknowledging signs of change but noting the unlikelihood of China granting Tibetan autonomy soon.