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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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.
Nov 30, 2023 • 36min
Myanmar Update with Lucas Myers
Greg and Elina discuss the latest in Myanmar with Lucas Myers, Senior Associate for the Southeast Asia Program at the Wilson Center. Japhet is joined by Amanda Greenberger from Lockheed Martin to cover the latest from the region.
Nov 21, 2023 • 8min
Pacific Airwaves – A Sea of Pacific Perspectives
Monica and Andreyka talk about the Pacific’s positions on the Israel-Hamas War, coalition formation in New Zealand, Australian Prime Minister Albanese’s visits to Washington and Beijing, the Falepili Union, and the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum summit.
Nov 17, 2023 • 26min
APEC, IPEF, and the Biden-Xi Meeting
On this special crossover with the Trade Guys, Greg Poling joins Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller to discuss the state of IPEF negotiations, the APEC summit, and the Biden-Xi meeting.
