Podcast
Southeast Asia Radio
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
- 151
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 25 min
- On air since
- 2022
- Latest episode
- 1 week ago
Episodes
151 episodes, newest first
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23 min
The First Bangsamoro Elections with Haroro Ingram
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This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Haroro Ingram to discuss the results of the recent elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.
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10 min
Pacific Airwaves - Mapping Security Influence in the Pacific
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In this special episode of Pacific Airwaves, Andreyka and Monica speak with Kathryn Paik to discuss the CSIS Australia Chair’s new interactive tool, Security Influence in the Pacific: Who's Competing—and Where?
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24 min
Bhumjaithai's First Year in Power with Ken Lohatepanont
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On this episode, Greg and Elina are joined by Ken Lohatepanont to discuss Thai domestic politics after Bhumjaithai's first year in power.
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24 min
Southeast Asia Radio & State of Play Crossover: Is the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Really at a Historic High?
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On the sidelines of the Southeast Asia Program's second annual Manila Strategy Forum earlier this month, Greg sat down with Will Todman and Amb. John Negroponte to talk about the U.S.-Philippine alliance.
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26 min
The Future of EU-Southeast Asia Relations with Max Bergmann
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This week, Greg was joined by Max Bergmann to discuss their upcoming report on EU-Southeast Asia coordination under the Trump Administration.
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14 min
Pacific Airwaves - Votes, Vessels, and Vulnerabilities
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John and Monica discuss Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting, elections, and other regional developments.
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25 min
Myanmar’s Path Forward with Morgan Michaels
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This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Morgan Michaels to discuss the Myanmar junta government’s recent diplomatic moves, its engagement with ASEAN, and the outlook for the country moving forward.
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25 min
Cambodia’s Scam Center Ecosystem with Shibani Mahtani
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This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Shibani Mahtani to discuss the evolving nature of Cambodia’s scam center ecosystem and its broader implications for the region.
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13 min
Pacific Airwaves - Missile Tests and Mutual Defense
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Andreyka and Monica discuss China's missile test, shifting Pacific security dynamics, and the latest regional developments. This episode was recorded on August 3, 2026.
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34 min
Sara Duterte’s Impeachment and Philippine Politics with Regine Cabato
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This week, Greg is joined by Regine Cabato to cover the latest in Philippine domestic politics, including Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial in the Senate. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest in the region, from Indonesia’s financial outlook to Japanese engagement within the region.
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27 min
Southeast Asia’s Strategic Alignment Future with Prashanth Parameswaran
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This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss his new book on the future of Southeast Asia’s strategic alignment amid U.S.-China rivalry. Lauren and Sebastian cover the latest in the region, from Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to region-wide efforts against illegal drugs.
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38 min
Southeast Asian Responses to U.S.-China Conflict with Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran
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This 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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12 min
Pacific Airwaves – New Leadership, New Currents
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Andreyka and Monica discuss Prime Minister Matthew Wale's foreign policy, ocean governance, and other regional updates. This episode was recorded on June 29, 2026.
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33 min
Vietnam’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Le Hong Hiep
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This 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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13 min
Pacific Airwaves – Elections, Alliances, and Agency
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John and Andreyka discuss recent elections, shifting foreign policy dynamics, and evolving regional engagement by the United States, Australia, and China.
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37 min
Trump-Xi Summit Outcomes for Southeast Asia with Amb. Edgard Kagan
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On 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.
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34 min
Japan’s Southeast Asia Policy with Kristi Govella
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This 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.
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36 min
Indonesia’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Evan Laksmana
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This 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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11 min
Pacific Airwaves – Disruption, Disasters, and Dynamics
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John and Monica discuss how the Iran war is affecting the region, recent natural disasters, and domestic political dynamics across the Pacific.
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33 min
Evolving Southeast Asian Perspectives of the United States with Adrian Ang
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This 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.
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