Gregory B. Poling

Senior Fellow and Director, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
Gregory B. Poling

Gregory B. Poling directs the Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he is also a senior fellow. He is a leading expert on the South China Sea disputes and conducts research on U.S. alliances and partnerships, democratization and governance in Southeast Asia, and maritime security across the Indo-Pacific. He is the author of the recently published On Dangerous Ground: America’s Century in the South China Sea, along with various works on U.S. relations with Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, and Southeast Asia at large. His writings have been featured in Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, the Wall Street Journal, and the Naval War College Review, among others.  Mr. Poling received an MA in international affairs from American University and a BA in history and philosophy from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

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U.S.-Indo-Pacific Conference 2023

The second annual U.S.-Indo-Pacific Conference features keynote remarks from senior officials and 4 panels focusing on the U.S. relationship with ASEAN and the Quad and a discussion about the role of American industry in the region.  

Event by Gregory B. Poling and Ambassador Ted Osius — June 14, 2023

Southeast Asia Radio

Understanding the Thai Elections with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont

Greg and Elina talk with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont to discuss the results of Thailand’s general elections and what the Move Forward Party’s historic win means for the country’s political future.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Karen Lee — May 18, 2023

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

President Marcos Goes to Washington

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s four-day visit to Washington is another sign of the remarkable progress in the U.S.-Philippines alliance over the past 18 months.

Commentary by Gregory B. Poling , Monica Sato , and Jared Tupuola — May 4, 2023

Southeast Asia Radio

Southeast Asia Radio One-Year Anniversary Special: Listener Q&A

Greg and Elina celebrate Southeast Asia Radio’s one-year anniversary with Andreyka Natalegawa, Danielle Fallin, and Karen Lee of the Southeast Asia Program team.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling , Andreyka Natalegawa , Danielle Fallin , and Karen Lee — May 4, 2023

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

The Latest on Southeast Asia: April 27, 2023

The past month has seen significant developments in election landscapes across Southeast Asia. Three countries in particular are worth tracking in the coming months.

Blog Post by Karen Lee and Gregory B. Poling — April 27, 2023

Southeast Asia Radio

The Reinvigoration of the U.S.-Philippines Alliance with Charmaine Willoughby

Greg and Elina sit down with Charmaine Willoughby to discuss the latest flurry of developments in the U.S.-Philippines Alliance, including the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Balikatan joint military exercises, and new EDCA sites. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Karen Lee — April 20, 2023

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio