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 US-ASEAN Business Council, specializing in private-public sector engagement. Her research interests and expertise include US-ASEAN relations, Malaysia, the ASEAN circular economy, plastic waste management, and renewable energy.

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Southeast Asia Radio

2025 Southeast Asia Forecast with Greg and Elina

Greg and Elina look at what’s coming to the region in 2025. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest on Southeast Asia, from Prabowo’s free meal scheme to Myanmar’s 77th independence anniversary.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — January 9, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Southeast Asia Radio’s Third Annual Holiday Special

Greg and Elina answer questions from Andreyka Natalegawa, Japhet Quitzon, Leon Cao, Lauren Mai, and Monica Sato for this year’s special holiday episode.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Andreyka Natalegawa, Japhet Quitzon, Lauren Mai, and Monica Sato — December 19, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

The Dutertes vs. the Marcoses – What Comes Next?

Greg and Elina are joined by Camille Elemia to discuss the latest updates in Philippine politics. Japhet and Lauren covers the latest on Southeast Asia, from devastating floods in both Thailand and Malaysia to Vietnam’s ambitious highspeed rail plan. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — December 12, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Malaysia Assuming ASEAN Chairmanship with Ong Kian Ming

Greg and Elina are joined by Ong Kian Ming to discuss Malaysia's upcoming ASEAN chairmanship. Lauren covers the latest, from regional natural disasters to sanctions on five Singapore-based firms. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Lauren Mai — November 14, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Energy Transitions in Southeast Asia

Greg and Elina are joined by Andreyka Natalegawa and Lauren Mai to discuss the Southeast Asia Program’s newest report on climate transitions throughout ASEAN.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Andreyka Natalegawa, Lauren Mai, and Japhet Quitzon — October 31, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

2024 ASEAN Summit Outcomes with Susannah Patton

After last week’s ASEAN Summit in Laos, Greg and Elina are joined by Susannah Patton to discuss the key takeaways.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — October 17, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
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