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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Nov 16, 2023 • 35min
Laos Update with. Amb. Peter Haymond
Greg and Elina chat with Amb. Peter Haymond about Laos. Japhet is joined by John Indergaard, Advocacy and Project Coordinator at the Chin Association of Maryland, to cover the latest from the region.
Nov 2, 2023 • 29min
U.S.-Vietnam Relations with Do Hoang
Greg chats with Do Hoang about the U.S.-Vietnam relationship. Japhet is joined by Josiah Gottfried from the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
Oct 26, 2023 • 8min
Pacific Airwaves - Voted Off the Islands
Monica and Andreyka chat about outcomes from the U.S.-Pacific Island Forum Summit, Australia’s “Voice to Parliament” referendum, and New Zealand’s general elections.
Oct 19, 2023 • 28min
Mekong Updates with Brian Eyler
Greg chats with Brian Eyler about the latest developments in the Mekong. Lauren Mai, the newest Program Coordinator and Research Assistant for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, is joined by Angelica Ortega, Manager at the US-ASEAN Business Council, to cover the latest from the region.
Oct 5, 2023 • 26min
Japan-ASEAN Relations with Aizawa Nobuhiro
Greg and Elina discuss the state of Japan-ASEAN relations with Aizawa Nobuhiro. Japhet is joined by Angus Lam, fall intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.
Sep 26, 2023 • 9min
Pacific Airwaves - Summiting Challenges in the Pacific
Monica welcomes new podcast co-host, Andreyka Natalegawa, to Pacific Airwaves. They discuss the second Pacific Islands Forum Summit hosted by the White House, continued controversy over the Fukushima water release, the latest meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, and more.
Sep 21, 2023 • 32min
ASEAN Summit, EAS Summit, and U.S.-Vietnam Relations with Aaron Connelly
Greg and Elina chat with Aaron Connelly, discussing the ASEAN Summit, the East Asia Summit, and President Biden’s trip to Vietnam. Japhet is joined by Rachel Lambert, associate at the Asia Group, to cover the latest from the region.
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.
