Southeast Asia Radio
CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies
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.
Episodes
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Oct 22, 2026 • 23min
The First Bangsamoro Elections with Haroro Ingram
This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Haroro Ingram to discuss the results of the recent elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.
Oct 22, 2026 • 10min
Pacific Airwaves - Mapping Security Influence in the Pacific
In this special episode of Pacific Airwaves, Andreyka and Monica speak with Kathryn Paik to discuss the CSIS Australia Chair’s new interactive tool, Security Influence in the Pacific: Who's Competing—and Where?
Oct 8, 2026 • 24min
Bhumjaithai's First Year in Power with Ken Lohatepanont
On this episode, Greg and Elina are joined by Ken Lohatepanont to discuss Thai domestic politics after Bhumjaithai's first year in power.
Sep 24, 2026 • 24min
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.
Sep 10, 2026 • 26min
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, 2026 • 14min
Pacific Airwaves - Votes, Vessels, and Vulnerabilities
John and Monica discuss Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting, elections, and other regional developments.
Aug 27, 2026 • 25min
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, 2026 • 25min
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, 2026 • 13min
Pacific Airwaves - Missile Tests and Mutual Defense
A lively dive into China's recent submarine-launched missile test and how it differed from earlier launches. Short takes on Pacific governments’ varied reactions and the Pacific Islands Forum’s silence. A look at new security pacts from Australia and New Zealand and shifting partnerships across the region. Updates on Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands’ outreach, and New Caledonia’s tight political balance.
Jul 31, 2026 • 34min
Sara Duterte’s Impeachment and Philippine Politics with Regine Cabato
Regine Cabato, freelance investigative journalist and former Washington Post Manila reporter, walks through Sara Duterte’s impeachment: the charges and the stakes for the Duterte political dynasty. She breaks down whether the Senate can convict and what vote counts matter. The conversation also covers related scandals, polling effects, and possible 2028 contenders.
