Southeast Asia Program

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program is the premier forum for sustained high-level policy dialogue focusing on Southeast Asia and U.S. interests in the region

The Southeast Asia Program provides policy recommendations and support for U.S.–Southeast Asia relations and builds political, economic, and people-to-people ties between the United States and Southeast Asian countries.

In this effort, the Southeast Asia Program:

  • Raises the level of focus on Southeast Asia through educating, enlightening, and making regional issues and leaders more accessible to a U.S. audience.
  • Broadens the constituency of active and interested parties in the United States that are engaged in the policy dialogue on Southeast Asia.
  • Develops a strong foundation of research-based knowledge to encourage dynamic policy dialogue in support of sound security, economic, human rights, and people-to-people policies toward Southeast Asia.
  • Attracts the world’s most talented and knowledgeable researchers and thinkers to contribute to the CSIS Southeast Asia Program.

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Southeast Asia Radio

Greg Poling, Elina Noor, and Japhet Quitzon highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy.

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Manila Strategy Forum 2026

The Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, in collaboration with Amador Research Services, is pleased to announce that the 2026 Manila Strategy Forum.
 

Event — September 9, 2026

Southeast Asia Radio

Cambodia’s Scam Center Ecosystem with Shibani Mahtani

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.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — August 13, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Pacific Airwaves - Missile Tests and Mutual Defense

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.

Podcast Episode by Andreyka Natalegawa and Monica Sato — August 6, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Sara Duterte’s Impeachment and Philippine Politics with Regine Cabato

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.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — July 31, 2026

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Southeast Asia Radio

Southeast Asia’s Strategic Alignment Future with Prashanth Parameswaran

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 regionwide efforts against illegal drugs. 

Podcast Episode by Lauren Mai, Gregory B. Poling, Elina Noor, and Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran — July 16, 2026

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Pekingology

Avoiding War in the South China Sea

Henrietta Levin is joined by Greg Poling, Director and Senior Fellow of the CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative and Southeast Asia Program, for a wide-ranging discussion on China’s strategy, successes, and failures in the South China Sea.

Podcast Episode by Henrietta Levin and Gregory B. Poling — July 9, 2026

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Sixteenth Annual South China Sea Conference

This full-day conference will feature keynote addresses and in-depth panel discussions on recent developments in disputed waters and the importance of the 10-year anniversary of the landmark South China Sea arbitration.

Event — July 7, 2026