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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”

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30:24

Domestic Politics Updates in Malaysia with Asrul Sani

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2026/04/09

This 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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8:26

Pacific Airwaves - Investment, Influence, and Power...

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2026/04/01

John 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.

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26:19

Laos National Assembly Outcomes with Murray Hiebert

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2026/03/26

This 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.

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27:32

Border War, Scam Centers, and Cambodian Politics

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2026/03/12

This 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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12:17

Pacific Airwaves - Politics and Power in the Pacific

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2026/02/26

John 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.

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29:20

Tariff Ruling and US-ASEAN Trade with Amb. Brian...

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2026/02/26

Greg 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.

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29:32

Indonesia’s Market Turmoil with Mehu Sitepu

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2026/02/12

Greg 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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23:48

Vietnam 14th National Party Congress with Alex Vuving

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2026/01/29

Greg and Elina are joined by Alex Vuving to discuss the outcomes of Vietnam’s 14th National Party Congress.

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26:22

Election Updates in Myanmar with Nyantha Lin

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2026/01/15

Greg is joined by Nyantha Lin to discuss the domestic and international implications of the ongoing elections in Myanmar.

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32:49

Southeast Asia Radio’s Fourth Annual Holiday Special

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/12/19

Greg and Elina answer questions from Southeast Asia Radio’s listeners for 2025’s special holiday episode.

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30:08

Energy Transitions and Climate Developments in...

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/12/04

Greg and Elina are joined by Jenny Schuch-Page to discuss regional energy transitions and climate developments after COP 30. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from SCS naval drills to multifaceted cooperation from unlikely partners.

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34:11

Unpacking the CSIS Global Alignment Index with...

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/11/13

Greg and Andreyka are joined by Susannah Patton to discuss the Southeast Asia Program’s upcoming Global Alignment Index report. Japhet and Rocio cover the latest from the region, from updates on U.S.-Cambodia ties to the Philippines assuming the ASEAN chairmanship.

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11:07

Pacific Airwaves - Rivalry, Resilience, and Regional...

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/10/30

Monica and Andreyka discuss great power rivalry in the Pacific, climate change, and domestic politics in Nauru and the Solomon Islands.

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40:35

Trump at ASEAN with Brian Eyler and Prashanth...

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/10/30

Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran and Brian Eyler to discuss recent summits across the Indo-Pacific, including the ASEAN and East Asia Summits. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from mass scam operations in Cambodia to Myanmar’s upcoming general elections.

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37:42

Quick Deals, Lasting Dread: Trump 2.0 in Southeast...

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/10/16

Greg and Elina discuss Greg’s section of the recent CSIS compendium, “Navigating Disruption: Ally and Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy.” Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from protests to contaminated shrimp.

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29:54

Thai Politics Update with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/10/02

Greg and Elina are joined by Ken Mathis Lohatepanont to discuss the latest updates from Thailand, including the new Bhumjaithai-led government, the fate of the Shinawatras, and the snap elections scheduled in 4 months.

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23:27

Myanmar Conflict Update with Su Mon Thant

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/09/18

Greg and Elina are joined by Su Mon Thant, Asia-Pacific Senior Analyst at ACLED, to discuss current events in Myanmar including the state of the battlefield and the upcoming elections in December.

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12:44

Pacific Airwaves – Forums, Fishing, and Foreign...

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/09/04

Andreyka and John discuss the Pacific Islands Forum, U.S. engagement in the region, and Nauru’s Chinese investment deal.

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28:04

Malaysia's Foreign and Domestic Policy Landscape with...

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/09/04

Greg and Elina are joined by Shahril Hamdan to discuss the most recent developments in Malaysian domestic politics, as well as Malaysia's foreign policy during its ASEAN chair year.

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30:28

Regional Development Financing with Scott Morris

Southeast Asia Radio ·

2025/08/21

Greg is joined by Scott Morris, Asian Development Bank Vice President for East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific, to discuss the evolving nature of development finance within the region. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from collisions in the South China Sea to Singapore National Day.

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