Gregory B. Poling

Director and Senior Fellow, 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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Southeast Asia Radio

2025 Southeast Asia Forecast with Greg and Elina

Greg and Elina look at what’s coming to the region in 2025. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest on Southeast Asia, from Prabowo’s free meal scheme to Myanmar’s 77th independence anniversary.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — January 9, 2025

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Southeast Asia Radio’s Third Annual Holiday Special

Greg and Elina answer questions from Andreyka Natalegawa, Japhet Quitzon, Leon Cao, Lauren Mai, and Monica Sato for this year’s special holiday episode.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Andreyka Natalegawa, Japhet Quitzon, Lauren Mai, and Monica Sato — December 19, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Cambodia Updates

On December 15, the USS Savannah arrived in Sihanoukville, Cambodia for a five-day visit, marking the first U.S. port call in the country in eight years. 

Blog Post by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — December 19, 2024

Southeast Asia Radio

The Dutertes vs. the Marcoses – What Comes Next?

Greg and Elina are joined by Camille Elemia to discuss the latest updates in Philippine politics. Japhet and Lauren covers the latest on Southeast Asia, from devastating floods in both Thailand and Malaysia to Vietnam’s ambitious highspeed rail plan. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — December 12, 2024

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Manila and Beijing Clarify Select South China Sea Claims

The Philippines’ passage of two new maritime laws and China’s publication of baselines around Scarborough Shoal are the latest in a series of legal developments in the South China Sea. But how will clarifying claims affect tensions in disputed waters?

Critical Questions by Harrison Prétat and Gregory B. Poling — November 21, 2024

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Malaysia Assuming ASEAN Chairmanship with Ong Kian Ming

Greg and Elina are joined by Ong Kian Ming to discuss Malaysia's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship. Lauren covers the latest, from regional natural disasters to sanctions on five Singapore-based firms. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Lauren Mai — November 14, 2024

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