
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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Indo-Pacific Strategy with U.S. Rep. Ami Bera
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — May 20, 2025

Is AI a Game Changer in U.S.-China Competition?
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — April 29, 2025

The Biden Administration’s Indo-Pacific Legacy
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — April 15, 2025

South Korean Tumult and Strategic Direction
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Victor Cha — April 1, 2025

Abe's Legacy and Japan's Next Moves
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — March 18, 2025

Schemes and Scam Inc. in Southeast Asia
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — March 6, 2025

Technology Competition: The New Great Game
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — February 20, 2025

How Long Will Deterrence Hold?
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — February 4, 2025


Beyond Competing: The Security Treadmill
Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — January 7, 2025
