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The Asia Chessboard

The “Asia Chessboard” features in-depth conversations with the most prominent strategic thinkers on Asia. Host Michael Green, Henry A. Kissinger Chair at CSIS and CEO of the United States Studies Centre, takes 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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Countering Asia's Axis of Authoritarianism

Mike is joined by Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens to discuss how regime survival concerns among the Indo-Pacific’s authoritarian powers are shaping their foreign relations and the region's broader strategic competition.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 29, 2026

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Taking Stock of U.S. Strategy in Asia

Mike sits down with Randall Schriver to take stock of America’s strategy in Asia.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 15, 2026

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Asia in the New Nuclear Age

Mike is joined by Professor Vipin Narang to discuss the future of U.S. extended nuclear deterrence in Asia.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — September 1, 2026

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Why Europe Still Matters to Asia's Security

 Mike sits down with Dr Gorana Grgić o explore how Europe is adapting to a shifting strategic landscape.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — August 19, 2026

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From INDOPACOM to PACOM: Is There a Strategic Backstory?

Mike is joined by Dr. Arzan Tarapore to unpack the Pentagon's decision to revert the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) name back to Pacific Command (PACOM).

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — August 14, 2026

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How Prepared is the United States for War in the Indo-Pacific?

Mike sits down with Bryan Clark, Senior Fellow and Director of the Center for Defense Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute, about whether the United States is prepared for a major conflict in the Indo-Pacific.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — July 21, 2026

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The New Great Game in the Pacific Islands

Mike is joined by Ambassador Laura Stone to discuss the role that the Marshall Islands and the broader Pacific Islands play in U.S. engagement with the Indo-Pacific.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — June 30, 2026

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The Power Politics behind Xi’s Grand Strategy

Mike hosts Minxin Pei to discuss how China's political developments since the 1970s, culminating in the rise of Xi Jinping, has shaped U.S.–China relations and strategic competition in Asia.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — June 22, 2026

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Grand Strategy Down Under

Mike sits down with Justin Bassi to examine Australia’s latest 2026 National Defence Strategy and what it reveals about Canberra’s evolving strategic outlook.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — May 26, 2026

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A New Security Consensus in South Korea?

Mike joins Dr. Choi Kang, President of the Seoul-based Asan Institute for Policy Studies, to break down the latest results from the Institute’s annual public opinion poll

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — May 12, 2026

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