Tibet and the World Tibet's peaceful stance in the face of tremendous adversity is recognized internationally as one of the great examples of human courage and resilience. Largely due to the tireless work of the Dalai Lama, Tibet has gained international attention. The Dalai Lama has been officially received by governments, organizations, and individuals around the world and is recognized by many as the legitimate leader of Tibet. However, as the Dalai Lama's quote on the homepage of this site points out, the official international status of Tibet is not so important as is the actual relationship between Tibet and China. For it is this relationship which has had the greatest impact on Tibet and the Tibetan people. Tibet's relationship with other nations has changed throughout history. Yet through all these international relations, Tibet has continuously maintained its sovereignty. In this section of the site, we will learn about various ways in which the Tibet and Tibetans continue to interact with the international community.