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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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Southeast Asian Responses to U.S.-China Conflict with Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran
Yesterday00:37:41Tap to summarizeThis week, Greg was joined by Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran to discuss their new report on the factors that would shape Southeast Asian responses to potential U.S.-China conflict. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest from Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy to the latest updates on scam centers.
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Pacific Airwaves – New Leadership, New Currents
Yesterday00:12:28Tap to summarizeAndreyka and Monica discuss Prime Minister Matthew Wale's foreign policy, ocean governance, and other regional updates. This episode was recorded on June 29, 2026.
Transcribe →Vietnam’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Le Hong Hiep
2w ago00:32:46Tap to summarizeThis week, Greg and Elina were joined by Le Hong Hiep to discuss recent developments in Vietnam’s foreign policy after To Lam’s visits to the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Patal and Japhet cover the latest developments, from corruption investigations in Indonesia and the Philippines to Chinese engagement in the region.
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Pacific Airwaves – Elections, Alliances, and Agency
4w ago00:12:54Tap to summarizeJohn and Andreyka discuss recent elections, shifting foreign policy dynamics, and evolving regional engagement by the United States, Australia, and China.
Transcribe →Trump-Xi Summit Outcomes for Southeast Asia with Amb. Edgard Kagan
4w ago00:37:23Tap to summarizeOn this episode, Greg and Elina were joined by Amb. Edgard Kagan to discuss what the recent Trump-Xi summit means for Southeast Asia. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest, from Indonesian export controls to Luzon Economic Corridor updates.
Transcribe →Japan’s Southeast Asia Policy with Kristi Govella
May 2100:34:17Tap to summarizeThis week, Greg and Elina were joined by Kristi Govella to talk about Japan’s foreign policy direction in Southeast Asia under PM Takaichi Sanae. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest, from prisoner releases in Myanmar to joint military exercises in the Philippines.
Transcribe →Indonesia’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Evan Laksmana
May 700:35:58Tap 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
Apr 3000:10:52Tap 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
Apr 2400:32:59Tap 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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