China: Security Aspects of the Dalai Lama's Travels

Amid the ongoing international tensions with China over its handling of protests and riots in Tibet and Tibetan areas of western China, the Dalai Lama is preparing for a series of international visits. His travels will include trips to the United States and United Kingdom, where he will meet with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Given the current tensions, there could be a heightened security threat for the Dalai Lama on his travels.