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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.
How China Lost Sight of Malaysia’s Changes
By Peter T C Chang
China’s ethical missteps in Malaysia offer lessons for the Belt and Road.
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Why the UN Deal With Myanmar Ignores Rohingya Realities
June 15, 2018
Why the UN Deal With Myanmar Ignores Rohingya Realities
Conditions are nowhere near ready for Rohingya to return in safety and dignity.
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Why the UN Deal With Myanmar Ignores Rohingya Realities
China’s New Missiles in the Spratlys May be a Turning Point
June 14, 2018
China’s New Missiles in the Spratlys May be a Turning Point
There is no longer any reason for China to acknowledge the diplomatic fig leaf of Xi Jinping’s “militarization” assurance.
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China’s New Missiles in the Spratlys May be a Turning Point
Kim Jong Un Grabs the Headlines At Home, But What Did Trump Get From the Historic Summit?
June 14, 2018
Kim Jong Un Grabs the Headlines At Home, But What Did Trump Get From the Historic Summit?
The summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un was historic, but far from the "epochal" event claimed by both leaders.
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Kim Jong Un Grabs the Headlines At Home, But What Did Trump Get From the Historic Summit?
The Singapore Summit's Failure on North Korean Human Rights
June 14, 2018
The Singapore Summit's Failure on North Korean Human Rights
Romancing Kim in Singapore won't denuclearize North Korea or improve its human rights record.
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The Singapore Summit's Failure on North Korean Human Rights
North Korea Must Come Clean About Its Dirty Money
June 12, 2018
North Korea Must Come Clean About Its Dirty Money
For the goal of complete North Korean denuclearization to be successful, it must have a financial component.
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North Korea Must Come Clean About Its Dirty Money
Kim Jong-un's Night Out in Singapore: A Selfie and a Skyline
June 12, 2018
Kim Jong-un's Night Out in Singapore: A Selfie and a Skyline
Why did Kim Jong-un feel it necessary to tour Singapore by night?
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Kim Jong-un's Night Out in Singapore: A Selfie and a Skyline
Dear President Trump: Don’t Underestimate Kim Jong-Un
June 11, 2018
Dear President Trump: Don’t Underestimate Kim Jong-Un
Popular portrayals of Kim as a willful child are misleading -- and dangerous.
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Dear President Trump: Don’t Underestimate Kim Jong-Un
The Decline and Attempted Revival of China’s Economic Exceptionalism
June 11, 2018
The Decline and Attempted Revival of China’s Economic Exceptionalism
Can a new generation of Chinese leaders resurrect the magic of China’s economic exceptionalism?
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The Decline and Attempted Revival of China’s Economic Exceptionalism
With North Korea, Let’s Not Forget the Big Picture
June 08, 2018
With North Korea, Let’s Not Forget the Big Picture
Beyond denuclearization, making North Korea a 'normal state' should be the end goal.
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With North Korea, Let’s Not Forget the Big Picture
America’s Wars and the Current Accountability Crisis
June 08, 2018
America’s Wars and the Current Accountability Crisis
U.S. leaders have studiously avoided being seen engaging in “war.” This is increasingly becoming a problem for democracy itself.
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America’s Wars and the Current Accountability Crisis
Singapore: A Last Chance to Reunite Divided Korean-American Families
June 07, 2018
Singapore: A Last Chance to Reunite Divided Korean-American Families
The Singapore summit is an opportunity to make reunions between Americans and their families in North Korea a reality.
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Singapore: A Last Chance to Reunite Divided Korean-American Families
How Afghanistan's Next Elections Can Succeed
June 07, 2018
How Afghanistan's Next Elections Can Succeed
Afghanistan's next elections can set up the bedrock for sustainable democratic institutions in the country.
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How Afghanistan's Next Elections Can Succeed
China’s Brain, Malaysia’s Pain
June 06, 2018
China’s Brain, Malaysia’s Pain
Malaysia’s Mahathir should reconsider Alibaba’s city brain first.
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China’s Brain, Malaysia’s Pain
Why UK-ASEAN Trade Ties Are Thriving
June 05, 2018
Why UK-ASEAN Trade Ties Are Thriving
ASEAN matters to Britain and is a key component in the UK’s drive to increase trade with countries around the world.
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Why UK-ASEAN Trade Ties Are Thriving
Trying to Solve the Philippines’ South China Sea Conundrum 
June 05, 2018
Trying to Solve the Philippines’ South China Sea Conundrum 
Realistically, joint development of resources is probably the Philippines’ best bet.
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Trying to Solve the Philippines’ South China Sea Conundrum 
Uzbekistan Does Not Drift Among Great Powers
June 05, 2018
Uzbekistan Does Not Drift Among Great Powers
Tashkent’s engagement with Washington doesn’t undercut its relations with Moscow and Beijing.
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Uzbekistan Does Not Drift Among Great Powers
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Amb. Zahid Nasrullah Khan on Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
May 23, 2018
Amb. Zahid Nasrullah Khan on Afghanistan-Pakistan Relations
Pakistan's ambassador in Afghanistan talks about refugees, terrorism, and the border dispute.
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