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.
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Sep 7, 2023 • 30min
Malaysian State Elections Update with Shahril Hamdan
Greg and Elina discuss the recent state elections in Malaysia with Shahril Hamdan. Japhet is joined by Camille Bismonte, former Research Intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
Aug 24, 2023 • 30min
Cambodian Election Aftermath with Sophal Ear and Charles Dunst
Greg talks with Sophal Ear and Charles Dunst about the recent election in Cambodia. Japhet is joined by Lauren Mai, the new PCRA for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
Aug 22, 2023 • 10min
Pacific Airwaves – Bleu Pacific
Jared and Monica discuss French President Emmanuel Macron's historic visit to the Pacific, U.S. security activities in Papua New Guinea and Palau, an update on COFA negotiations, and the New Zealand Defence Force's combat preparedness.
Aug 10, 2023 • 34min
Thai Elections Update with Thitinan Pongsudhirak
Elina and Thitinan Pongsudhirak discuss the aftermath of the Thai elections. Andreyka is joined by Yumei Lin, a Research Intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
Jul 27, 2023 • 33min
U.S. and Chinese Influence in Southeast Asia with Andreyka Natalegawa
Greg and Elina chat with Andreyka Natalegawa to discuss the program’s upcoming report on U.S. and Chinese influence in Southeast Asia. Japhet is joined by Nickii Arcado, a former Research Intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
Jul 25, 2023 • 10min
Pacific Airwaves - Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Jared welcomes new podcast co-host, Monica Sato, to Pacific Airwaves and the pair delve into Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare's trip to China, musings of Pacific defense forces, deep seabed mining negotiations, and an update on COFA delays with RMI.
Jul 13, 2023 • 33min
South China Sea Updates with Natalie Sambhi and Harrison Prétat
Greg and Elina, joined by Natalie Sambhi and Harrison Prétat, give an update on the state of play in the South China Sea. Japhet is joined by Ramil Mercado, Intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
Jun 29, 2023 • 31min
Indonesia’s Upcoming Presidential Elections with Philips Vermonte
Greg and Elina sit down with Philips Vermonte, dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) and senior fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Indonesia. They discuss the frontrunners in Indonesia’s upcoming presidential elections in February 2024, their policy platforms, and President Joko Widodo’s legacy. Karen is joined by Japhet Quitzon, new research associate with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
Jun 22, 2023 • 10min
Pacific Airwaves – External Powers in the Pacific
Karen and Jared discuss the first-ever South Korea-Pacific Islands Summit, Japan’s plans to release nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, and a new task force in the U.S. House of Representatives on countering Chinese influence in the Pacific. A surprise guest from AMTI makes an appearance.
Jun 15, 2023 • 40min
Takeaways from the Shangri-La Dialogue
Greg and Elina discuss takeaways from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, interspersed with Greg’s interviews with conference participants on the ground. They discuss the speeches from U.S. defense secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu, responses from ASEAN delegates, and the controversial remarks from Indonesian defense minister Prabowo Subianto. Karen is joined by Lam Tran, Program Coordinator for the Australia Chair at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
