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

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

CSIS Pekingology

Sixteenth Annual South China Sea Conference

This full-day conference will feature keynote addresses and in-depth panel discussions on recent developments in disputed waters and the importance of the 10-year anniversary of the landmark South China Sea arbitration.

Event — July 7, 2026

Southeast Asia Radio

Southeast Asian Responses to U.S.-China Conflict with Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran

This week, Greg was joined by Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran to discuss their new report on the factors that would shape Southeast Asia responses to potential U.S.-China conflict. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest from Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy to the latest updates on scam centers.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Lauren Mai, and Japhet Quitzon — July 2, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Vietnam’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Le Hong Hiep

This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Le Hong Hiep to discuss recent developments in Vietnam’s foreign policy after To Lam’s visits to the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand. Patal and Japhet cover the latest developments, from corruption investigations in Indonesia and the Philippines to Chinese engagement in the region.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Elina Noor, Le Hong Hiep, and Japhet Quitzon — June 18, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Trump-Xi Summit Outcomes for Southeast Asia with Amb. Edgard Kagan

On this episode, Greg and Elina were joined by Amb. Edgard Kagan to discuss what the recent Trump-Xi summit means for Southeast Asia. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest, from Indonesian export controls to Luzon Economic Corridor updates.

Podcast Episode by CSIS Scholars — June 5, 2026

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