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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! So join us for “Southeast Asia Radio” every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Bhumjaithai's First Year in Power with Ken Lohatepanont

2026/10/08

On this episode, Greg and Elina are joined by Ken Lohatepanont to discuss Thai domestic politics after Bhumjaithai's first year in power.

Southeast Asia Radio & State of Play Crossover: Is the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Really at a Historic High?

2026/09/24

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.

The Future of EU-Southeast Asia Relations with Max Bergmann

2026/09/10

This week, Greg was joined by Max Bergmann to discuss their upcoming report on EU-Southeast Asia coordination under the Trump Administration.

Pacific Airwaves - Votes, Vessels, and Vulnerabilities

2026/09/03

John and Monica discuss Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting, elections, and other regional developments.

Myanmar’s Path Forward with Morgan Michaels

2026/08/27

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.

Cambodia’s Scam Center Ecosystem with Shibani Mahtani

2026/08/13

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.

Pacific Airwaves - Missile Tests and Mutual Defense

2026/08/06

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.

Sara Duterte’s Impeachment and Philippine Politics with Regine Cabato

2026/07/31

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.

Southeast Asia’s Strategic Alignment Future with Prashanth Parameswaran

2026/07/16

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.

Southeast Asian Responses to U.S.-China Conflict with Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran

2026/07/02

This week, Greg was joined by Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran to discuss their new report on the factors that would shape Southeast Asian responses to potential U.S.-China conflict. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest from Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy to the latest updates on scam centers.

Pacific Airwaves – New Leadership, New Currents

2026/07/02

Andreyka and Monica discuss Prime Minister Matthew Wale's foreign policy, ocean governance, and other regional updates. This episode was recorded on June 29, 2026.

Vietnam’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Le Hong Hiep

2026/06/18

This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Le Hong Hiep to discuss recent developments in Vietnam’s foreign policy after To Lam’s visits to the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Patal and Japhet cover the latest developments, from corruption investigations in Indonesia and the Philippines to Chinese engagement in the region.

Pacific Airwaves – Elections, Alliances, and Agency

2026/06/05

John and Andreyka discuss recent elections, shifting foreign policy dynamics, and evolving regional engagement by the United States, Australia, and China.

Trump-Xi Summit Outcomes for Southeast Asia with Amb. Edgard Kagan

2026/06/05

On this episode, Greg and Elina were joined by Amb. Edgard Kagan to discuss what the recent Trump-Xi summit means for Southeast Asia. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest, from Indonesian export controls to Luzon Economic Corridor updates.

Japan’s Southeast Asia Policy with Kristi Govella

2026/05/21

This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Kristi Govella to talk about Japan’s foreign policy direction in Southeast Asia under PM Takaichi Sanae. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest, from prisoner releases in Myanmar to joint military exercises in the Philippines.

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4.8 out of 5

18 reviews

★★★☆☆

user00798 2023/08/28

Good but…

It’s good but the first segment with news from the region is a kinda silly rehearsed headlines conversation that feels a bit juvenile so I just skip t...

★★★★☆

Sabang97 2023/07/27

Keep it csis style

Listened to my first episode today and didn’t unfollow only as phone was in the shed while working outside. Luckily I got through the first flippant 1...

★★★★★

RJG179 2023/06/22

I Love This Show!

I love everything about this show! Genius from start to finish, consistently. The talent, the analysis, the extremely important subject space that it ...

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