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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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Vietnam 14th National Party Congress with Alex Vuving

2026/01/29

Greg and Elina are joined by Alex Vuving to discuss the outcomes of Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress.

Election Updates in Myanmar with Nyantha Lin

2026/01/15

Greg is joined by Nyantha Lin to discuss the domestic and international implications of the ongoing elections in Myanmar.

Southeast Asia Radio’s Fourth Annual Holiday Special

2025/12/19

Greg and Elina answer questions from Southeast Asia Radio’s listeners for 2025’s special holiday episode.

Energy Transitions and Climate Developments in Southeast Asia with Jenny Schuch-Page

2025/12/04

Greg and Elina are joined by Jenny Schuch-Page to discuss regional energy transitions and climate developments after COP 30. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from SCS naval drills to multifaceted cooperation from unlikely partners.

Unpacking the CSIS Global Alignment Index with Susannah Patton

2025/11/13

Greg and Andreyka are joined by Susannah Patton to discuss the Southeast Asia Program’s upcoming Global Alignment Index report. Japhet and Rocio cover the latest from the region, from updates on U.S.-Cambodia ties to the Philippines assuming the ASEAN chairmanship.

Pacific Airwaves - Rivalry, Resilience, and Regional Unity

2025/10/30

Monica and Andreyka discuss great power rivalry in the Pacific, climate change, and domestic politics in Nauru and the Solomon Islands.

Trump at ASEAN with Brian Eyler and Prashanth Parameswaran

2025/10/30

Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran and Brian Eyler to discuss recent summits across the Indo-Pacific, including the ASEAN and East Asia Summits. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from mass scam operations in Cambodia to Myanmar’s upcoming general elections.

Quick Deals, Lasting Dread: Trump 2.0 in Southeast Asia with Greg Poling

2025/10/16

Greg and Elina discuss Greg’s section of the recent CSIS compendium, “Navigating Disruption: Ally and Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy.” Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from protests to contaminated shrimp.

Thai Politics Update with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

2025/10/02

Greg and Elina are joined by Ken Mathis Lohatepanont to discuss the latest updates from Thailand, including the new Bhumjaithai-led government, the fate of the Shinawatras, and the snap elections scheduled in 4 months.

Myanmar Conflict Update with Su Mon Thant

2025/09/18

Greg and Elina are joined by Su Mon Thant, Asia-Pacific Senior Analyst at ACLED, to discuss current events in Myanmar including the state of the battlefield and the upcoming elections in December.

Pacific Airwaves – Forums, Fishing, and Foreign Investment

2025/09/04

Andreyka and John discuss the Pacific Islands Forum, U.S. engagement in the region, and Nauru’s Chinese investment deal.

Malaysia's Foreign and Domestic Policy Landscape with Shahril Hamdan

2025/09/04

Greg and Elina are joined by Shahril Hamdan to discuss the most recent developments in Malaysian domestic politics, as well as Malaysia's foreign policy during its ASEAN chair year.

Regional Development Financing with Scott Morris

2025/08/21

Greg is joined by Scott Morris, Asian Development Bank Vice President for East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific, to discuss the evolving nature of development finance within the region. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from collisions in the South China Sea to Singapore National Day.

Trade Developments in Southeast Asia with Barbara Weisel

2025/08/07

Greg and Elina are joined by Barbara Weisel to discuss developments in trade within the region. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from updates on Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment to Laos' engagement with Russia.

Friendship, Freedom and Fractures: Re-Tuning into the Pacific

2025/07/31

Monica and John discuss independence movements in New Caledonia and Bougainville, deep sea mining in the Pacific, and regional news and developments.

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4.8 out of 5

16 reviews

★★★★★

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 ...

★★★☆☆

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...

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