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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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
Philippines becomes surprise Biden friend in the fight against China
Gregory B. Poling in The Hill — May 3, 2023
Philippine president’s White House visit reflects sharp upturn in ties
Gregory B. Poling in The Washington Post — May 1, 2023
Biden Meets Marcos in Washington Amid Tensions With China
Gregory B. Poling in The New York Times — May 1, 2023
Can China woo the Philippines away from the US?
Gregory B. Poling in Al Jazeera — April 23, 2023
Blinken Looks to Deepen Vietnam Ties as China Tensions Simmer
Gregory B. Poling in Bloomberg — April 15, 2023
Poling on the South China Sea: 'The rules haven't changed, China has changed.' | Taiwan Talks
Gregory B. Poling in Taiwan Talks — April 14, 2023
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U.S.-Indo-Pacific Conference 2023
Event by Gregory B. Poling and Ambassador Ted Osius — June 14, 2023
Understanding the Thai Elections with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont
Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Karen Lee — May 18, 2023

2023 Thai Election Results: An Opposition Win but Unclear Path Ahead
Critical Questions by Karen Lee and Gregory B. Poling — May 16, 2023
Southeast Asia Amid Global Challenges: A Discussion with Dr. Mari Pangestu
Event by Gregory B. Poling and Mari Pangestu — May 11, 2023
A Conversation with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines
Event by John J. Hamre , Gregory B. Poling , and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. — May 4, 2023
President Marcos Goes to Washington
Commentary by Gregory B. Poling , Monica Sato , and Jared Tupuola — May 4, 2023
Southeast Asia Radio One-Year Anniversary Special: Listener Q&A
Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling , Andreyka Natalegawa , Danielle Fallin , and Karen Lee — May 4, 2023

Clean Energy and Decarbonization in Southeast Asia: Overview, Obstacles, and Opportunities
Report by Danielle Fallin , Karen Lee , and Gregory B. Poling — May 1, 2023
The Latest on Southeast Asia: April 27, 2023
Blog Post by Karen Lee and Gregory B. Poling — April 27, 2023
The Reinvigoration of the U.S.-Philippines Alliance with Charmaine Willoughby
Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Karen Lee — April 20, 2023
