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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.
Forgotten Voices: The Uyghurs Facing Deportation From Thailand to China
By Abdulhakim Idris
The fate of these 48 men has become a litmus test for human rights in Southeast Asia, with far-reaching implications that extend beyond the borders of Thailand and China.
Renewed Horizons: Strengthening Central Asia-US Relations under the Trump Administration
By Javlon Vakhabov
As the new administration charts its foreign policy course, a stronger Central Asia-U.S. partnership can serve as a model for mutually beneficial cooperation.
Vietnam: No Country for #MeToo
By Elaine Pearson
Government connections protect those implicated in sexual violence.
Myanmar’s Resistance Must Be Transparent Regarding ICC Arrest Warrants
By Tin Shine Aung
The National Unity Government must be honest with the public about what the recent arrest warrant application does – and does not – entail.
The Mauritius-UK Chagos Agreement Is a Good Deal for the US
By Peter Harris
President Trump should not stand in the way of the breakthrough, which benefits all sides.
The Challenges for BRICS in 2025 Under the Brazilian Presidency
By Lucas Lima
Brazil takes the helm at a moment when diplomatic pragmatism should take precedence over some of the bloc’s more polarizing initiatives.
Fostering Stronger Business Ties Between Mongolia and the United States
By Bolor Lkhaajav, Egiimaa Tsolmonbaatar, and Adiya Oyungerel
Despite other positive trends, during the Biden administration, there was no substantial increase in U.S. businesses entering Mongolia.
Coercion and Criminality: Cambodia’s Dual Threat to Regional and Global Stability
By Jacob Sims
As the harms of Cambodia's criminalized political economy ripple outward, governments in the region and further afield must move beyond their muted, incoherent response.
China-US Cooperation on the Fentanyl Crisis Is Very Possible
By Marcel Arsenault
Bilateral cooperation on fentanyl can save lives, protect societies and punish drug traffickers.
Bangladesh’s Fragile Progress Toward Freedom of Expression
By A K M Wahiduzzaman
The interim government’s draft Cyber Security Ordinance mirrors the repressive legal frameworks of previous administrations.
Taiwan’s Constitutional Crisis Threatens Its Democracy
By You-Hao Lai
The Constitutional Court has been effectively sidelined through a legislative gambit – and the biggest losers are the Taiwanese people.
Burmese Tofu Diplomacy: Myanmar’s Democratic Forces and Their Engagement with China and India
By Tin Shine Aung
The National Unity Government needs a proactive strategy for gaining recognition from the region's two superpowers.
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