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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.
Can China Bring Peace to Africa?
By Semungus H. Gebrehiwot and Biruk M. Demissie
FOCAC is not all about economics. China is also making great contributions to peace and security on the continent.
A New Pakistan Government, a New Way to Persecute Ahmadis
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The PTI government picked Atif Mian as an economic adviser -- then dropped him once his faith became an issue.
Indigenous Groups Descend on Manila Court to Protest Terror-List
By Paul Joseph Belisario
The groups gathered to press for the dismissal of a proscription list that labels indigenous leaders as “terrorist.”
Will the Historic US-India 2+2 Meeting Add Up?
By Raymond J. Vickery Jr.
The United States will need to supplement the 2+2 with a forward-leaning and consistent U.S.-India economic initiative.
American Hindus or Hindutva?
By Suhag Aseem Shukla
Allegations of sympathies, even financial support, by Hindu Americans to political forces in India must be called out as anti-Hindu.
The Right Ways to Take US-India Energy Cooperation to the Next Level
By Kartikeya Singh
A renewed focus on energy can be leveraged to build strategic partnerships for both countries in the Indo-Pacific region.
How Sri Lanka Can Enhance the Bay of Bengal Initiative
By Anishka De Zylva and Divya Hundlani
Sri Lanka has diverse and untapped opportunities to transform BIMSTEC into a more impactful organization.
How Enforced Disappearances Get Suppressed in Bangladeshi Media
By Faisal Mahmud
Enforced disappearances have become an accepted reality, and the media appear nonchalant about such cases.
Overcoming the EU-Indonesia Palm Oil Challenge
By Andi Sparringa
While differences persist, there is enough room for both sides to carve out wider collaboration on sustainability issues.
US-China Relations: From Cooperating Rivals to Competing Rivals
By He Yafei
China and the United States' relationship as “cooperating rivals” lasted for four decades. Now it's changed.
Myanmar Remains Disingenuous When It Comes to Rohingya Repatriation
By Farhaan Uddin Ahmed
In a recent speech, Aung San Suu Kyi tried to shift blame to Bangladesh for the delay in repatriation of Rohingya refugees.
Trump's Space Force Misses the Mark on Chinese and Russian Space Threats
By Ankit Panda
The United States should avoid launching an arms race in space.