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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Cambodia’s Scam Center Cleanup: Is It Working?

In the aftermath of 2025 Thailand-Cambodia border skirmishes, scam center operations in Cambodia has captured international attention. Cambodia has implemented new legislation, sweeping crackdowns, and international anti-scam coalition building. Are these efforts working?

Commentary by Japhet Quitzon — October 15, 2026

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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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Cambodia’s Scam Center Cleanup: Is It Working?

In the aftermath of 2025 Thailand-Cambodia border skirmishes, scam center operations in Cambodia has captured international attention. Cambodia has implemented new legislation, sweeping crackdowns, and international anti-scam coalition building. Are these efforts working?

Commentary by Japhet Quitzon — October 15, 2026

The Latest on Southeast Asia: One Step Forward and Two Steps Back for Myanmar

Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing met with Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim in Kuala Lumpur on October 7 to discuss the ongoing repatriation of Myanmar nationals. Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Malaysia is the latest in a series of regional trips to Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and trips outside the region to China, Russia, and India, all in the last few months.

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — October 15, 2026

Understanding the Chinese-Language Media Landscape in Southeast Asia

There is no viable strategy for countering Chinese information warfare that does not involve buy-in from regional partners and an awareness of the scale, scope, and impact of Chinese-language media in Southeast Asia.

Report by Lauren Mai, Andreyka Natalegawa, Gregory B. Poling, and Japhet Quitzon — October 9, 2026

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Is the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Really at a Historic High?

On the sidelines of the Manila Strategy Forum, Amb. John Negroponte and Greg Poling join Will to assess the strength of the U.S.-Philippines alliance, the drivers of Filipinos' positive attitudes towards the U.S., and what might threaten bilateral ties going forward.

Podcast Episode by Will Todman and Gregory B. Poling — September 11, 2026

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The Future of EU-Southeast Asia Relations with Max Bergmann

This week, Greg was joined by Max Bergmann to discuss their upcoming report on EU-Southeast Asia coordination under the Trump Administration.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Max Bergmann, and Lauren Mai — September 10, 2026

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