Greg Poling, Elina Noor, and Simon Tran Hudes 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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In this special episode, listen to the first episode of CSIS's newest podcast, Echonomics that investigates how past economic events in Asia continue to impact U.S. policy today. In 1997, Thailand's currency collapsed, setting off a currency contagion that spread across Asia and threatened to take down several economies with it. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Siwage Dharma Negara, Caroline Atkinson, and Paul Blustein discuss the origins of the crisis and the impact it had on markets across the region. Check out Echonomics here.
Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss the ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN-GCC-China Joint Summit, and the Shangri-la Dialogue. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from the Thai-Cambodia border skirmish to rising AI investments in ASEAN countries.
Andreyka and John discuss recent developments in New Caledonia, public health, economic turbulence, and more.
Greg and Elina are joined by Aries Arugay to discuss the Philippines' midterm elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from updates on Myanmar to Cambodian Remembrance Day.
Greg and Elina are joined by Marc Mealy to discuss Trump's first 100 days in office. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from ASEAN free trade with China to Hun Sen's recent diplomatic visits.
Greg was joined by Erin Murphy to discuss updates in Myanmar following the earthquake. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from tariff negotiations to the Indonesia-Russia bilateral relationship.
Andreyka and John discuss tariff responses, diplomatic visits to the Pacific, and other regional developments.
Greg discusses politics in Thailand with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont. CSIS Southeast Asia Program Interns Gemma and Sophia cover the latest from the region, from Myanmar's earthquake aftermath to Prabowo's Middle East tour.
Greg and Elina discuss the impact of shuttering USAID programs in Southeast Asia with Michael Schiffer. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Pete Hegseth's visit to the Philippines to Timor Leste's ASEAN membership bid.
Monica and John discuss local constitution amendments, independence talks, Samoan political drama, and more.
Greg and Elina are joined by Evan Laksmana to discuss Indonesia's foreign policy under Prabowo. Japhet and Gemma cover the latest from the region, from Duterte's arrest to visa bans for Thai officials.
Greg and Elina talk with Khang Vu. They discuss Vietnam's bureaucratic reforms and its declaration of an “Era of National Rise.” Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Ramadan to an update on scam centers in Thailand and Myanmar.
Andreyka welcomes new co-host John Augé to Pacific Airwaves to discuss Trump's return to the White House, the impact of USAID cuts to the region, the Cook Islands' cooperative agreements with China, and more.
Greg and Elina are joined by Henrietta Levin to discuss Biden's legacy in Southeast Asia. Japhet and Lauren cover White Lotus season 3, Sara Duterte's impeachment, and diplomatic visits in the Philippines and Indonesia.
This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Yun Sun to discuss China's policy in Myanmar. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Prabowo's trips to India and Malaysia to Lunar New Year celebrations across Southeast Asia.
Greg is joined by Sophal Ear to discuss Cambodia's future in the aftermath of the assassination of Lim Kimya. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest energy updates in Southeast Asia and the danger of AI scam calls.
Greg and Elina look at what's coming to the region in 2025. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest on Southeast Asia, from Prabowo's free meal scheme to Myanmar's 77th independence anniversary.
Greg and Elina answer questions from Andreyka Natalegawa, Japhet Quitzon, Leon Cao, Lauren Mai, and Monica Sato for this year's special holiday episode.
Greg and Elina are joined by Camille Elemia to discuss the latest updates in Philippine politics. Japhet and Lauren covers the latest on Southeast Asia, from devastating floods in both Thailand and Malaysia to Vietnam's ambitious highspeed rail plan.
Greg and Elina are joined by Brian Eyler and Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss how President-elect Donald Trump's return to office will impact Southeast Asia.
Greg and Elina are joined by Ong Kian Ming to discuss Malaysia's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship. Lauren covers the latest, from regional natural disasters to sanctions on five Singapore-based firms.
Greg and Elina are joined by Andreyka Natalegawa and Lauren Mai to discuss the Southeast Asia Program's newest report on climate transitions throughout ASEAN. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest, from the iCon pyramid scheme in Malaysia to Lee family turmoil in Singapore.
After last week's ASEAN Summit in Laos, Greg and Elina are joined by Susannah Patton to discuss the key takeaways. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest, from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's return to politics to how Southeast Asian nations are trying to evacuate their citizens as the Middle East conflict escalates.
Ahead of Prabowo Subianto's inauguration, Greg and Elina unpack the latest updates from Indonesia with Ben Bland. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from Singapore's former Transport Minister S. Iswaran's corruption case to Cambodia pulling out of the CLV-DTA project.
Greg unpacks the latest updates from Myanmar with Jack Myint and Andreyka Natalegawa. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region: from the Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines to mpox cases throughout Southeast Asia.
Greg and Elina unpack the latest political developments in Thailand with Pongkwan “PK” Sawasdipakdi. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from Alice Guo's arrest to Pope Francis' region-wide visit.
Greg is joined by Chris Johnstone and Andreyka Natalegawa to discuss the implications of Sec. Austin and Sec. Blinken's recent trips throughout East and Southeast Asia. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from the Marcos-Duterte family feud to a series of corruption cases around the region.
Greg and Elina unpack the aftermath of Gen. Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong's passing in Vietnam with Alex Vuving. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from the region's Olympic representation to digital regulation.
Monica and Andreyka discuss the 10th Pacific Island Leaders Meeting, New Zealand's engagements with the Solomon Islands, U.S.-China competition in Vanuatu, and other domestic and regional developments.
This week, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner delivers his remarks from our 14th Annual South China Sea Conference. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region: from delays in Nusantara to updates on POGOs in the Philippines.
Greg and Elina discuss ongoing tensions in the South China Sea with Jay Batongbacal. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from orangutan diplomacy to cyberattacks in Indonesia.
Monica and Andreyka discuss Vanuatu's constitutional changes, New Zealand and U.S. engagement with the Pacific Islands, Chinese Premier Li Qiang's visit to Australia and New Zealand, and other domestic and regional developments.
On the season finale of Southeast Asia Radio Season 2, Greg and Elina answer your questions! Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
On the final episode of Southeast Asia Radio Season 2, Greg and Elina discuss the latest developments in Thailand with Thitinan Pongsudhirak. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
Monica and Andreyka discuss the landslide in Papua New Guinea, deadly riots in New Caledonia over electoral reforms, the collapse of Air Vanuatu, Australia's engagements with the new Solomon Islands government and Tuvalu, and other domestic and regional developments.
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.
Greg and Elina chat with Chong Ja Ian about Singapore under Lawrence Wong's premiership. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
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.
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.
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.
Greg and Elina talk with Nyantha Lin about recent developments in Myanmar. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
Greg and Elina talk with Kathryn Paik about the recent ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
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