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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May 29, 2025 • 12min
Pacific Airwaves: Fragility, Instability, and Growth in the Pacific
Andreyka and John discuss recent developments in New Caledonia, public health, economic turbulence, and more.
May 29, 2025 • 28min
Midterm Elections in the Philippines with Aries Arugay
Greg and Elina are joined by Aries Arugay to discuss the Philippines’ midterm elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from updates on Myanmar to Cambodian Remembrance Day.
May 15, 2025 • 38min
Trump’s First 100 Days with Marc Mealy
Greg and Elina are joined by Marc Mealy to discuss Trump’s first 100 days in office. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from ASEAN free trade with China to Hun Sen’s recent diplomatic visits.
May 1, 2025 • 33min
Aftermath of Myanmar Earthquake with Erin Murphy
Greg was joined by Erin Murphy to discuss updates in Myanmar following the earthquake. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from tariff negotiations to the Indonesia-Russia bilateral relationship.
May 1, 2025 • 15min
Pacific Airwaves – Tariffs, Diplomacy, and Deep Sea Mining
Andreyka and John discuss tariff responses, diplomatic visits to the Pacific, and other regional developments.
Apr 17, 2025 • 33min
Thailand Update with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont
Greg discusses politics in Thailand with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont. CSIS Southeast Asia Program Interns Gemma and Sophia cover the latest from the region, from Myanmar's earthquake aftermath to Prabowo’s Middle East tour.
Apr 3, 2025 • 32min
USAID Shutdown Impacts with Michael Schiffer
Greg and Elina discuss the impact of shuttering USAID programs in Southeast Asia with Michael Schiffer. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Pete Hegseth’s visit to the Philippines to Timor Leste’s ASEAN membership bid.
Mar 27, 2025 • 13min
Pacific Airwaves – Continuity and Change in Pacific Politics
Monica and John discuss local constitution amendments, independence talks, Samoan political drama, and more.
Mar 20, 2025 • 33min
Indonesia’s Foreign Policy under Prabowo with Evan Laksmana
Greg and Elina are joined by Evan Laksmana to discuss Indonesia’s foreign policy under Prabowo. Japhet and Gemma cover the latest from the region, from Duterte’s arrest to visa bans for Thai officials.
Mar 6, 2025 • 35min
Vietnam’s “Era of National Rise” with Khang Vu
Greg and Elina talk with Khang Vu. They discuss Vietnam’s bureaucratic reforms and its declaration of an “Era of National Rise.” Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Ramadan to an update on scam centers in Thailand and Myanmar.
