If non-violence mean medieval culture, then let it be. It is better than killing anyone blindly. More over who are you to advocate about the Tibetians. If they get freedom, then it is for them and every human have the right to live freely. Tibet is forcefully taken over by China, and they have been asking for greater autonomy for past 5o yrs or more. It is not the same as Kashmir where the king decided to merge it with India, but Tibet always wanted to be free and independent country. I dont know from where this CIA is issue have come up. Tell me something, how much help Dalai Lama can provide to US? What power Dalai Lama has? nothing. he himself is exiled in India and US is seeking help from him, oh my god someone should give some brain to this Astute. More over the matter of failed state, it is something you must know about. If you see the poor countries around the world, almost all the countries have failed to maintain democracy and India being an exception. You will find most of the poor countries are led be dictators. Why not to open up your mind and think positively. Unless and untill Tibetians are given a chance how can they prove themselves.