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

Summit Outcomes with Prashanth Parameswaran

Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss the ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN-GCC-China Joint Summit, and the Shangri-la Dialogue.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — June 12, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

Gregory B. Poling: Finding Nemo’s Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources

Illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing is a nontraditional, but important national security consideration. The U.S. is equipped to take stronger action to limit IUU fishing and its consequences of abetting crime networks and violating international sovereignty.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory B. Poling — June 12, 2025

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Australia Doubles Down on Southeast Asia

An audio version of “⁠Australia Doubles Down on Southeast Asia⁠,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Kathryn Paik and Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Kathryn Paik and Gregory B. Poling — June 9, 2025

Audio Briefs

Australia Doubles Down on Southeast Asia

As global powers vie for influence in Southeast Asia, Australia is stepping up, but can it bridge the gap between ambition and reality in its engagement with the region?

Commentary by Kathryn Paik and Gregory B. Poling — June 9, 2025

Southeast Asia Radio

Midterm Elections in the Philippines with Aries Arugay

Greg and Elina are joined by Aries Arugay to discuss the Philippines’ midterm elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from updates on Myanmar to Cambodian Remembrance Day.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — May 29, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific

The CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department cordially invites you to 2025 CSIS-CSDS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific to explore how NATO and Indo-Pacific allies can navigate this evolving landscape.

Event — May 27, 2025

Southeast Asia Radio

Trump’s First 100 Days with Marc Mealy

Greg and Elina are joined by Marc Mealy to discuss Trump’s first 100 days in office. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from ASEAN free trade with China to Hun Sen’s recent diplomatic visits.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — May 15, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio