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 30, 2024 • 31min
Vietnam’s Leadership Shakeup with Murray Hiebert
On this episode of Southeast Asia Radio, Greg chats with Murray Hiebert about recent political developments in Vietnam. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest in the region.
May 16, 2024 • 32min
Singapore's New Leader with Chong Ja Ian
Greg and Elina chat with Chong Ja Ian about Singapore under Lawrence Wong’s premiership. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
May 2, 2024 • 34min
U.S.-Philippines Developments with July Amador
Greg and Elina chat with July Amador about recent developments in the U.S.-Philippine alliance. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
Apr 18, 2024 • 32min
U.S. and China Perceptions in ASEAN with Andreyka Natalegawa
Greg and Elina are joined by Andreyka Natalegawa to discuss trends in perceptions of the U.S. and China in the region. Japhet and Lauren cover Eid celebrations across Southeast Asia, Hun Sen as Cambodia’s new Senate president, Thailand’s proposal for a Schengen-style visa system, and more.
Apr 5, 2024 • 11min
Pacific Airwaves - COFA Negotiations Come to a Close
Monica and Andreyka discuss the passage of COFA funding legislation and request for more Guam defense system funding in the U.S., Wang Yi’s visit to New Zealand, election updates from the Solomon Islands, a torture incident in West Papua, and other domestic and regional developments.
Apr 4, 2024 • 32min
Myanmar Developments with Nyantha Lin
Greg and Elina talk with Nyantha Lin about recent developments in Myanmar. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
Mar 21, 2024 • 31min
ASEAN-Australia Special Summit with Kathryn Paik
Greg and Elina talk with Kathryn Paik about the recent ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
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.
