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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Southeast Asia Radio

Indonesia’s Transition to Prabowo with Ben Bland

Ahead of Prabowo Subianto’s inauguration, Greg and Elina unpack the latest updates from Indonesia with Ben Bland. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from Singapore’s former Transport Minister S. Iswaran’s corruption case to Cambodia pulling out of the CLV-DTA project. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — October 3, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

The Global Impact of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

Please join us for the inaugural event of the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department to discuss a collection of essays by CSIS scholars assessing the meaning of the election for Europe, Russia, Eurasia, the Indo-Pacific, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East. 

Event — September 26, 2024

Early Success in Southeast Asia Will Run through the Philippines

Southeast Asia will play a major part in the next administration’s agenda for competing with China. But getting U.S. policy toward the Philippines right in the first 100 days will have singular importance in the region.

Commentary by Gregory B. Poling — September 26, 2024

Southeast Asia Radio

The Latest on Myanmar with Jack Myint and Andreyka Natalegawa

Greg unpacks the latest updates from Myanmar with Jack Myint and Andreyka Natalegawa. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region: from the Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines to mpox cases throughout Southeast Asia.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Jack Myint, Andreyka Natalegawa, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — September 19, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Turmoil in Thailand with Pongkwan “PK” Sawasdipakdi

Greg and Elina unpack the latest political developments in Thailand with Pongkwan “PK” Sawasdipakdi. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from Alice Guo’s arrest to Pope Francis’ region-wide visit.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — September 5, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

U.S. Regional Engagement with Chris Johnstone and Andreyka Natalegawa

Greg is joined by Chris Johnstone and Andreyka Natalegawa to discuss the implications of Sec. Austin and Sec. Blinken’s recent trips throughout East and Southeast Asia.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Christopher B. Johnstone, Andreyka Natalegawa, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — August 22, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio