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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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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Southeast Asia Radio

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

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

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

Myanmar’s Path Forward with Morgan Michaels

This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Morgan Michaels to discuss the Myanmar junta government’s recent diplomatic moves, its engagement with ASEAN, and the outlook for the country moving forward.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — August 27, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
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

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

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
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

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
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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