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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.
Top UN Human Rights Official Completes Mission to Indonesia
By Jack Britton
While proposed new laws may threaten human rights in Indonesia, the country continues to engage positively with the UN and other bodies.
Securing the Future of Afghanistan: The Diaspora’s Debt of Service
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Do Afghans abroad ever think about their debt of service to Afghanistan and what they can do about it?
Trump's Nuclear Posture Review and China: No Way Forward?
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration's Nuclear Posture Review takes an odd approach to China.
Countering North Korea’s Political Warfare
By Scott W. Harold
Washington and its allies need to deal with another potent tool in Pyongyang’s diplomatic arsenal.
If You Meet a North Korean at the PyeongChang Games
By Ross Darrell Feingold
Security risks at the Olympics have dropped, but how should attendees handle the cultural differences?
Politics Unfolds at the Olympic Games
By Lindsay Lloyd
The Olympics can be a platform to champion human rights as many nations don’t deserve a place of honor at the games.
Time for a New US-India Democracy Partnership
By Yamini Aiyar and Lisa Gilbert
Both countries need to work together to improve trust in democratic institutions.
America and China Need Each Other
By C.H. Tung
China and the United States simply cannot afford to be adversarial.
American Obsequiousness in Sri Lanka Continues
By Taylor Dibbert
Washington continues with a misguided approach.
Revisiting the Resurrected Debate About Chinese Neocolonialism
By Jean-Marc F. Blanchard
The potential upsides of Chinese investment may be greater than recognized while the negatives may be exaggerated.
PyeongChang Olympics: A New Cornerstone for Peace And Prosperity
By Shamshad Akhtar
Can sports diplomacy lower tensions on the Korean Peninsula?
The Trump Administration Says It's In for Great Power Competition With China. What Does That Mean?
By Ankit Panda
The Trump administration can't make up its mind on China.