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The Debate
The Debate is our home for the best opinions from around Asia. Whether it is negotiating with Iran, responding to North Korean provocations, discussing Japan's looming demographic issues, or considering the new balance of power in the Asia-Pacific, some of the region's leading thinkers offer their take.
On Looming US-China Trade Deal, Actions Speak Louder Than Words
By Tuan N. Pham
Talk without the support of action means nothing. Enforcement will be the key to any deal.
True GRIT with North Korea?
By Walter C. Clemens, Jr.
The wisdom of a more flexible approach to North Korea.
Kashmir, Pulwama, and Pakistan: Navigating Islam and Citizenship in India
By Aman Madan and Hari Prasad
For segments of the country’s Hindu population, Muslim loyalty to the nation has always been suspect.
Hazaras Gripped by Religious Extremism in Balochistan
By Maisam Iltaf
More than 2,000 Hazaras have been killed since 2004, with the latest deadly attack on April 12.
With New South China Sea Tensions With Philippines, China Overplays Its Hand
By Ankit Panda
China’s attempts to test the U.S.-Philippine alliance may strengthen the alliance at a critical time.
Why Myanmar's New Insurance Market Opening Matters
By Erin Murphy
Newly awarded insurance licenses offer a greater chance for economic development amid wider uncertainties.
America's China Bashers Are Gaining Steam
By Mark J. Valencia
Extremists in the United States have moved Washington’s position from engagement to hardline strategic competition.
The International Consequences of India’s Anti-Satellite Test
By Ankit Panda
India’s anti-satellite test underscores the proliferation of dangerous counterspace capabilities.
Hong Kong Needs the World’s Help
By Benedict Rogers
The steady erosion of freedoms is too serious for Hong Kongers to deal with alone.
After the Collapse With Trump in Hanoi, Will Kim Turn to Putin?
By Ankit Panda
As U.S.-North Korea diplomacy falters, will Kim Jong Un look to boost ties with Russia?
In EU-China Discussions, It’s Time Human Rights Took Center Stage
By Sarah Brooks
The EU-China Human Rights Dialogue scheduled for April 1 must emphasize concrete action to promote human rights.
The Obstacle to Rohingya Return Is Clear: It’s Still Myanmar.
By Mark Yarnell and Daniel Sullivan
Rohingya refugees continue to arrive in Bangladesh with stories of continued oppression by Myanmar's security forces.