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Southeast Asia Radio
Hosted by CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies · EN
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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Episodes
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Indonesia’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Evan Laksmana
2w ago00:35:58Tap to summarizeThis week, Greg and Elina are joined by Evan Laksmana to discuss the direction of Indonesia’s foreign policy. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest from the region, from the Strait of Malacca to scam networks.
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Pacific Airwaves – Disruption, Disasters, and Dynamics
3w ago00:10:52Tap to summarizeJohn and Monica discuss how the Iran war is affecting the region, recent natural disasters, and domestic political dynamics across the Pacific.
Transcribe →Evolving Southeast Asian Perspectives of the United States with Adrian Ang
4w ago00:32:59Tap to summarizeThis week, Greg and Elina are joined by Dr. Adrian Ang to discuss regional perceptions of the United States in the aftermath of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest, from Prabowo’s international engagements to regional shifts in biofuel production.
Transcribe →Domestic Politics Updates in Malaysia with Asrul Sani
Apr 900:30:24Tap to summarizeThis week, Greg is joined by Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani to discuss the latest updates from Malaysian domestic politics in the aftermath of a “corporate mafia” political scandal. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest, from Myanmar’s leadership changes to tech investments in Thailand.
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Pacific Airwaves - Investment, Influence, and Power Politics
Apr 100:08:26Tap to summarizeJohn and Andreyka discuss the U.S.–Pacific Investment Summit, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau’s travel throughout the region, and domestic politics across the Pacific.
Transcribe →Laos National Assembly Outcomes with Murray Hiebert
Mar 2600:26:19Tap to summarizeThis week, Greg and Elina are joined by Murray Hiebert to unpack the latest from Laos’ National Assembly and the country’s future direction. Patal and Japhet cover the latest from the region, from energy crises to Thai politics.
Transcribe →Border War, Scam Centers, and Cambodian Politics
Mar 1200:27:32Tap to summarizeThis week, Greg is joined by Sophal Ear to discuss Cambodian domestic politics and the Hun Manet government’s push against scam centers. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest in the region, from government turmoil in Malaysia to airstrikes in Myanmar.
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Pacific Airwaves - Politics and Power in the Pacific
Feb 2600:12:17Tap to summarizeJohn and Monica discuss ocean governance, China’s growing influence in the region, and domestic political dynamics across the Pacific. This episode was recorded on February 24th.
Transcribe →Tariff Ruling and US-ASEAN Trade with Amb. Brian McFeeters
Feb 2600:29:20Tap to summarizeGreg and Elina are joined by Amb. Brian McFeeters to discuss U.S.-ASEAN trade in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling and the recently concluded U.S.-Indonesia trade deal. Japhet and Lois cover the latest from the region, from the Board of Peace to Sara Duterte’s 2028 presidential bid.
Transcribe →Indonesia’s Market Turmoil with Mehu Sitepu
Feb 1200:29:32Tap to summarizeGreg and Elina are joined by Mehu Sitepu to discuss the latest updates on Indonesia’s economy, foreign policy, and domestic policy. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.
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