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CSIS’ Greg Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai, joined by Elina Noor, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy. We’ll cover everything you want to know about Southeast Asia. Geopolitics in the region? Recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy and human rights? Nothing is off limits!
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- 1 weeks ago24 min
Southeast Asia Radio & State of Play Crossover: Is the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Really at a Historic High?
On the sidelines of the Southeast Asia Program's second annual Manila Strategy Forum earlier this month, Greg sat down with Will Todman and Amb. John Negroponte to talk about the U.S.-Philippine alliance.
- 3 weeks ago26 min
The Future of EU-Southeast Asia Relations with Max Bergmann
This week, Greg was joined by Max Bergmann to discuss their upcoming report on EU-Southeast Asia coordination under the Trump Administration.
- Sep 3, 202613 min
Pacific Airwaves - Votes, Vessels, and Vulnerabilities
John and Monica discuss Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting, elections, and other regional developments.
- Aug 27, 202624 min
Myanmar’s Path Forward with Morgan Michaels
This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Morgan Michaels to discuss the Myanmar junta government’s recent diplomatic moves, its engagement with ASEAN, and the outlook for the country moving forward.
- Aug 13, 202624 min
Cambodia’s Scam Center Ecosystem with Shibani Mahtani
This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Shibani Mahtani to discuss the evolving nature of Cambodia’s scam center ecosystem and its broader implications for the region.
- Aug 6, 202612 min
Pacific Airwaves - Missile Tests and Mutual Defense
Andreyka and Monica discuss China's missile test, shifting Pacific security dynamics, and the latest regional developments. This episode was recorded on August 3, 2026.
- Jul 31, 202633 min
Sara Duterte’s Impeachment and Philippine Politics with Regine Cabato
This week, Greg is joined by Regine Cabato to cover the latest in Philippine domestic politics, including Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial in the Senate. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest in the region, from Indonesia’s financial outlook to Japanese engagement within the region.
- Jul 16, 202627 min
Southeast Asia’s Strategic Alignment Future with Prashanth Parameswaran
This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss his new book on the future of Southeast Asia’s strategic alignment amid U.S.-China rivalry. Lauren and Sebastian cover the latest in the region, from Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to region-wide efforts against illegal drugs.
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CSIS’ Greg Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai, joined by Elina Noor, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy. We’ll cover everything you want to know about Southeast Asia. Geopolitics in the region? Recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy and human rights? Nothing is off limits!
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