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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.
China's Hypersonic Weapon Ambitions March Ahead
By Ankit Panda
China is leading in pack in hypersonic weaponry, with potentially destabilizing consequences for the military balance in the Pacific.
Lessons for India From the Rift in US-Pakistan Relations
By Nitin Pai and Pranay Kotasthane
What lessons can India draw from recent U.S. moves against Pakistan?
The Case for Peace in Korea
By Patrick Monaghan
Capabilities matter, but intentions matter more.
Dr. Strangelove and the Insane Reality of Nuclear Command-and-Control
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Stanley Kubrick’s iconic dark comedy continues to highlight the importance of nuclear command-and-control safety mechanisms.
The British Are Coming (to Asia)
By John Wright
The United Kingdom is showing a renewed military and trade interest in the Asia-Pacific.
Trump’s Tweet Has Done Pakistan a Massive Favor
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
A Twitter tirade once again allows Pakistan to play the victim.
Afghanistan in 2017: Achievements and Challenges
By M. Ashraf Haidari
Afghanistan remains a work in progress.
Asia's Place at the 2017 Halifax Security Forum
By Dawisson Belém Lopes
The annual event is devoting more and more focus to Asian issues.
Trump's National Security Strategy: Long on Realism, Short on Geoeconomics
By Jeremy Maxie
Obsession with zero-sum trade reciprocity and bilateralism risk losing Asia to China.
Can Russia Help Solve the North Korea Crisis?
By Samuel Ramani
To steer North Korea towards a peaceful course, Russia has combined coercive diplomacy with co-option.
Having Cameron Lead the UK-China Fund Is Good for Britain and China
By Charlotte Gao
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron will be vice chairman of a new China-U.K. investment fund.
Why Asia Should Be Wary of Bannon's Remarks
By Charlotte Gao
In his latest visit to Tokyo, Stephen Bannon praised Abe’s nationalist policy and censured China.