Dalai Lama 's comments about his next reincarnation set off a media kerfuffle . Reincarnation produces charismatic leaders , but has structural flaws , says Dalai Lama . Hinting he might not return is a reminder to China that time is running out . At two , Robert Barnett needs to push Beijing urgently to resume dialogue .
Dalai Lama 's comments about his next reincarnation set off a media kerfuffle . Reincarnation produces charismatic leaders , but has structural flaws , says Robert Barnett . Hinting he might not return is a reminder to Beijing that time is running out . At 79 , Dalai Lama needs to push China urgently to resume dialogue .