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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.
Learning From South Korea's Energy Breakthrough
By Jennifer Morgan
Public pressure is helping move South Korea away from coal and toward renewable energy.
Taking a Global Stand Against North Korea’s Hostage Diplomacy
By Lee Min-yong
It's time to address North Korea's detention of foreigners at the UN.
US FONOPs in the South China Sea: Intent, Effectiveness, and Necessity
By Mark J. Valencia
Do U.S. FONOPs actually serve a purpose?
China’s Newest Censorship Methods on Display
By Sarah Cook
A month riddled with perilous anniversaries offers a showcase for the Communist Party's upgraded internet controls.
North Korea Will Not Stop Its Weapons Development
By Daniel P. Grant
The U.S. strategy to squeeze North Korea economically overlooks the centrality of the byungjin line.
Actually, Malaysia’s Multi-Ethnic Coalition Died in 1969
By James Chin
Those who believe that the BN is a genuine multi-ethnic coalition have simply fallen for the slick propaganda.
Afghanistan and Turkmenistan: A Model for Regional Economic Cooperation
By M. Ashraf Haidari
"In essence, Afghanistan and Turkmenistan fight against terrorism and radicalism by reducing extreme poverty."
Why Trump Should Beware the North Korea Double Freeze Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The administration must keep in mind limitations of a proposal that has been gaining momentum.
How India Should Respond to China’s Belt and Road
By Suman Bery
New Delhi needs to up its economic diplomacy game.
What China's Stance on Hong Kong Means for US-Taiwan Relations
By Joseph Bosco
If the Sino-British Joint Declaration on Hong Kong is now void, why should the Shanghai Communique stand?
Investment in Bay of Bengal Will Unlock Potential for Billions
By Sajeeb Wazed
The region is "fast becoming a hub for international commerce."
One Year Later, Duterte Remains a Human Rights Nightmare
By James Gomez
“I don’t care about human rights, you better believe me.”