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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Mar 7, 2024 • 30min
Entangled: SEA and the Geopolitics of Undersea Cables with Elina Noor
Greg chats with Elina about her latest report on undersea cables in Southeast Asia. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
Feb 29, 2024 • 10min
Pacific Airwaves – Shifting Sands in Pacific Politics
Harrison and Andreyka discuss Tuvalu’s election results, unrest in Papua New Guinea, campaigning in the Solomon Islands, the Cook Islands’ new deputy PM, diplomatic moves by New Zealand, China, and Japan, and stalled COFA funding in the United States.
Feb 22, 2024 • 30min
Indonesian Election Outcomes with Yohanes Sulaiman
Greg and Elina are joined by Yohanes Sulaiman to discuss the key takeaways of the February 14 Indonesian national elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
Feb 8, 2024 • 34min
Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy with Sapna Chadha
Greg and Elina chat with Sapna Chadha about the e-Conomy SEA 2023 report from Google, Temasek, and Bain. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
Jan 30, 2024 • 8min
Pacific Airwaves - Pacific Perspectives on the Taiwan Election
Monica and Andreyka discuss Pacific reactions to Taiwan's general election, Maori backlash against the Luxon government, Marshall Islands elections, and other domestic updates from the region.
Jan 25, 2024 • 33min
Sustaining the U.S.-Philippines-Japan Triad with Japhet Quitzon
Greg and Elina talk with Japhet Quitzon about the Southeast Asia Program’s upcoming report on U.S.-Philippines- Japan alliance coordination on maritime disputes and potential Taiwan contingencies.
Jan 11, 2024 • 35min
Deep Blue Scars with Monica Sato and Harrison Prétat
Greg and Elina chat with Monica Sato and Harrison Prétat about their latest digital report on environmental degradation in the South China Sea. Japhet is joined by Tappy Lung, research intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
Dec 20, 2023 • 36min
Second Annual End of the Year Podcastapalooza
Greg and Elina kick off the holiday season with a special episode, answering questions from our dedicated listeners. Japhet is joined by Karen Lee, former Research Associate for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
Dec 19, 2023 • 7min
Pacific Airwaves - I’ll Have a Blue Pacific Christmas
Monica and Andreyka discuss New Zealand’s new government, Australian defense updates, China-Pacific police cooperation, the Blue Pacific Prosperity initiative at COP28, Marshall Islands elections, and Chinese aid to Kiribati.
Dec 14, 2023 • 34min
Hamas-Israel Reactions Throughout Southeast Asia with Greg Poling and Elina Noor
Greg and Elina discuss Southeast Asian countries’ responses to the Hamas-Israel Conflict. Lauren Mai is joined by Corey Donnelly, Research Intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
