Lauren Mai

Program Coordinator and Research Assistant, Southeast Asia Program
Lauren Mai

Lauren Mai is a program coordinator and research assistant for the Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C. She holds a BA in international relations (specializing in foreign policy and the Asia Pacific) and a BA in political science from Boston University. Prior to joining CSIS in 2023, Lauren spent two years at the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, specializing in private-public sector engagement. Her research interests and expertise include U.S.-ASEAN relations, Vietnam, renewable energy, and climate policy.

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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
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
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
Southeast Asia Radio

Aftermath of Myanmar Earthquake with Erin Murphy

Greg was joined by Erin Murphy to discuss updates in Myanmar following the earthquake. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from tariff negotiations to the Indonesia-Russia bilateral relationship.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Erin L. Murphy, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — May 1, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

USAID Shutdown Impacts with Michael Schiffer

Greg and Elina discuss the impact of shuttering USAID programs in Southeast Asia with Michael Schiffer. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Pete Hegseth’s visit to the Philippines to Timor Leste’s ASEAN membership bid.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — April 3, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Vietnam’s “Era of National Rise” with Khang Vu

Greg and Elina talk with Khang Vu. They discuss Vietnam’s bureaucratic reforms and its declaration of an “Era of National Rise.”

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — March 6, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio