New Perspectives on Asia

“New Perspectives on Asia” highlights the research of junior CSIS staff on issues that are quietly shaping the world’s most dynamic region.

“New Perspectives on Asia” highlights the research of junior CSIS staff on issues that are quietly shaping the world’s most dynamic region. While these staff primarily support CSIS senior scholars in the conceptualization, design, research, and execution of projects that address major challenges and opportunities from Delhi to Darwin, the complex tapestry of the Indo-Pacific contains multiple threads that our junior staff have come to know as well as anyone in the field. In this series, they have identified some of the most interesting themes not yet captured in CSIS programming in order to share their research and insights and to broaden discussions across the center and the policy community at all levels.

Established in Washington, D.C. in 1962, CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world. CSIS does not take specific policy positions; accordingly, all views, positions, and conclusions expressed in this blog should be understood to be solely those of the author(s).

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Riding the Wave: Spectrum Allocation in Southeast Asia

As Southeast Asia races to expand 5th generation (5G) cellular network technology, satellite communications, and digital connectivity, spectrum management has emerged as a critical policy issue. 

Blog Post by Hpone Thit Htoo — October 9, 2025

Global Competition for Indian Talent and H1B Policy

H1B has been essential to American economic innovation and competitiveness. Now, students may increasingly choose to study and work in other economies, like Australia, France, and Germany.

Blog Post by Aryan D’Rozario — October 8, 2025

Closing the Undersea Surveillance Gap in Southeast Asia

By closing the undersea gap, Southeast Asian countries could bolster their security posture against gray zone tactics and reinforce their maritime rights for a more stable regional order.

Blog Post by Julia Rocio Gatdula — September 11, 2025

Japan-Philippines Defense Industrial Cooperation

By leveraging its technological and industrial strengths, Japan is positioned to complement the Philippines’ modernization push and help Manila build a more sustainable defense industrial base over time.

Blog Post by Christopher Kirch and Hpone Thit Htoo — August 27, 2025