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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.

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What Trump's Syria Decision Means for East Asia

What Trump's Syria Decision Means for East Asia

By Joseph Bosco
China, North Korea, and others will be watching to see how the United States responds.
Connecting Asia: Uzbekistan Looks to Capitalize on Central Asia’s Transport Potential

Connecting Asia: Uzbekistan Looks to Capitalize on Central Asia’s Transport Potential

By Zilola Karimova
With new rail projects, Uzbekistan is contributing to the development of transport and trade in Central and South Asia.

What Modi Didn’t Say About India Energy Challenges

What Modi Didn’t Say About India Energy Challenges

By Grace Guo
A closer look at a missing piece in the Indian premier’s address to the IEF Ministerial meeting in New Delhi.

Amid a Brewing Trade War, Xi Jinping Addresses the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia: First Takeaways

Amid a Brewing Trade War, Xi Jinping Addresses the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia: First Takeaways

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese president sought to indirectly address concerns in Washington, but his assurances likely won't be sufficient.

The Pashtun Nationalist Movement Can Save Pakistan

The Pashtun Nationalist Movement Can Save Pakistan

By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
By addressing the Pashtuns' grievances, Pakistan could let go out its outdated self-image as a monolithic state.
US Confirms North Korea Willing to Discuss 'Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula'. What Now?

US Confirms North Korea Willing to Discuss 'Denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula'. What Now?

By Ankit Panda
The path ahead with North Korea remains uncertain—even following assurances of "denuclearization" talks.

Capital Punishment, Human Rights, and Indonesia's Chance for the Moral High Ground

Capital Punishment, Human Rights, and Indonesia's Chance for the Moral High Ground

By Jack Britton
The execution of Indonesian migrant workers highlights the need for new protections, both abroad and at home.
Xi Jinping Takes Center Stage Ahead of Korean Peninsula Denuclearization Diplomacy

Xi Jinping Takes Center Stage Ahead of Korean Peninsula Denuclearization Diplomacy

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese president’s meeting with Kim Jong-un shows he is still a key player in Korean Peninsula diplomacy.

What Does a ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ Actually Mean?

What Does a ‘Free and Open Indo-Pacific’ Actually Mean?

By Mark J. Valencia
A look at the significance and prospects of the new concept.

To Win the Peace, Afghans Must Be in the Driver’s Seat

To Win the Peace, Afghans Must Be in the Driver’s Seat

By M. Ashraf Haidari
The U.S. is right to refuse to talk directly with a divided Taliban, as an Afghan-led peace process is necessary.

Why Trump Could Be the Final Nail in Abe’s Coffin

Why Trump Could Be the Final Nail in Abe’s Coffin

By Brad Glosserman
Despite the attention to domestic scandals, the fatal blow to the Japanese premier’s prospects may come from Tokyo’s closest foreign ally.
The Strategic Wisdom of Accommodating North Korea’s Nuclear Status

The Strategic Wisdom of Accommodating North Korea’s Nuclear Status

By Graham W. Jenkins
What if Washington came to terms with a nuclear North Korea but remained on the peninsula?

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