
The Asia Chessboard
The “Asia Chessboard” features in-depth conversations with the most prominent strategic thinkers on Asia. Co-hosts Jude Blanchette, Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS, and Michael Green, Henry A. Kissinger Chair at CSIS and CEO of the United States Studies Centre, take the debate beyond the headlines of the day to explore the historical context and inside decision-making process on major geopolitical developments from the Himalayas to the South China Sea. Experience the hard calls and consequential debates that drive US policy towards this critical region of the world.
The Asia Chessboard is produced by Mark Donaldson.
Podcast Series by Michael J. Green and Jude Blanchette
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Beijing's Overreach
Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette and Michael J. Green — June 2, 2023

Economics, Security, and Alignment: The Perspective from Australia
Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette and Michael J. Green — May 9, 2023

A Crucial Decade: China Policy during the George W. Bush Administration
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Jude Blanchette — April 19, 2023

What Can be Done About North Korea?
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green , Jude Blanchette , and Sue Mi Terry — March 22, 2023

Taking Stock of U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette and Michael J. Green — March 7, 2023

Calling Check: Technology Competition with China
Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette and Michael J. Green — February 21, 2023

Japan Steps Up
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green , Jude Blanchette , and Christopher B. Johnstone — January 17, 2023

Balance of Power in Southeast Asia
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Jude Blanchette — January 3, 2023

Chinese Statecraft in the Pacific Islands
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green , Jude Blanchette , and Pete Connolly — December 12, 2022

Unpacking the U.S. National Security Strategy
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Jude Blanchette — November 7, 2022
