The author makes valid arguments, but the question is how do we resolve this vexed issue. Do we give an assurance of non-aggression into Tibet through Tawang or band out the Tibetans out of India. This would be a good strategic deal. Abandon the Tibet cause for resolution of the border dispute. In any case the Tibetans themselves have no intentions of fighting for independence. I see no way out of this. If we part with Tawang, the eventual disintegration of the NE from India cant be too far off. Even for the NE is the ideal solution is to have external population settle down there to alter the unfavourable demographics there. And we enter Bangladesh and take down their camps. What are we afraid of? Bangladesh has no nukes. If we cant act tough in the NE China will never take us seriously.