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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Vietnam, US Upgrade Partnership; Activists Critique Silence on Human Rights
Gregory B. Poling in Voice of America — September 14, 2023
Economic, Strategic Concerns Seen Pushing Vietnam Toward US
Gregory B. Poling in Voice of America — September 5, 2023
Vice President Harris will face doubts and dysfunction at the Southeast Asian nations summit
Gregory B. Poling in Associated Press — September 4, 2023
With wary eye on China, U.S. moves closer to former foe Vietnam
Gregory B. Poling in Washington Post — September 1, 2023
Improved Relations Won’t Signal Vietnam Alignment with US, Experts Say
Gregory B. Poling in Voice of America — August 31, 2023
Biden Heads to G20, Sends Harris to ASEAN, East Asia Summits
Gregory B. Poling in Voice of America — August 23, 2023
In canceling Pacific trip, Biden shows the U.S. has higher priorities
Gregory B. Poling in The Washington Post — May 17, 2023
Biden cancels Australia visit as debt ceiling default nears
Gregory B. Poling in Reuters — May 16, 2023
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ASEAN Summit, EAS Summit, and U.S.-Vietnam Relations with Aaron Connelly
Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — September 21, 2023

The Latest on Southeast Asia: September 14, 2023
Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — September 14, 2023
Malaysian State Elections Update with Shahril Hamdan
Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — September 7, 2023

The Latest on Southeast Asia: August 31, 2023
Blog Post by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — August 31, 2023
Press Briefing: Previewing the 2023 G20, U.S.-ASEAN, and East Asia Summits
Event by Richard M. Rossow , Stephanie Segal , and Gregory B. Poling — August 30, 2023
Cambodian Election Aftermath with Sophal Ear and Charles Dunst
Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling , Japhet Quitzon , and Lauren Mai — August 24, 2023

“Assessing U.S. and Chinese Influence in Southeast Asia”: Audio Brief with Gregory Poling
Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling — August 21, 2023

Assessing U.S. and Chinese Influence in Southeast Asia
Report by Gregory B. Poling and Andreyka Natalegawa — August 7, 2023
U.S. and Chinese Influence in Southeast Asia with Andreyka Natalegawa
Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling , Andreyka Natalegawa , and Japhet Quitzon — July 27, 2023

South China Sea Updates with Natalie Sambhi and Harrison Prétat
Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling , Harrison Prétat , and Japhet Quitzon — July 13, 2023
