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A critical tipping point hinges on the Dalai Lama's health and the state's attempts to control his reincarnation. Beijing's invasive management measures, claiming jurisdiction over religious rebirths, offend Tibetan religious sensibilities and threaten to ignite a religious and political upheaval. The security situation is further complicated by heightened military tensions along the Indian border. Should Beijing’s internal stability falter, Tibet's internal resistance—fueled by religious and cultural pride—could surge, leading to a resurgence of independence sentiments.