CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Podcast

Southeast Asia Radio

Greg Poling, Elina Noor, and Japhet Quitzon highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy. We’ll cover everything you want to know about Southeast Asia. Geopolitics in the region? Recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy and human rights? Nothing is off limits! So join us for “Southeast Asia Radio” every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

Subscribe and Listen

All Southeast Asia Radio Podcast Episodes

Filter by

1 - 10 of 89 results
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
Southeast Asia Radio

The Latest on Myanmar with Jack Myint and Andreyka Natalegawa

Greg unpacks the latest updates from Myanmar with Jack Myint and Andreyka Natalegawa. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region: from the Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines to mpox cases throughout Southeast Asia.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Jack Myint, Andreyka Natalegawa, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — September 19, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Turmoil in Thailand with Pongkwan “PK” Sawasdipakdi

Greg and Elina unpack the latest political developments in Thailand with Pongkwan “PK” Sawasdipakdi. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from Alice Guo’s arrest to Pope Francis’ region-wide visit.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Pongkwan Sawasdipakdi, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — September 5, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio