Southeast Asia Program

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program is the premier forum for sustained high-level policy dialogue focusing on Southeast Asia and U.S. interests in the region

The Southeast Asia Program provides policy recommendations and support for U.S.–Southeast Asia relations and builds political, economic, and people-to-people ties between the United States and Southeast Asian countries.

In this effort, the Southeast Asia Program:

  • Raises the level of focus on Southeast Asia through educating, enlightening, and making regional issues and leaders more accessible to a U.S. audience.
  • Broadens the constituency of active and interested parties in the United States that are engaged in the policy dialogue on Southeast Asia.
  • Develops a strong foundation of research-based knowledge to encourage dynamic policy dialogue in support of sound security, economic, human rights, and people-to-people policies toward Southeast Asia.
  • Attracts the world’s most talented and knowledgeable researchers and thinkers to contribute to the CSIS Southeast Asia Program.

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Does Vietnam’s Soaring U.S. Trade Deficit Make It a Bad Actor?

There is little if any justification for any trade policy crackdown on Vietnam for allegedly being a bad actor, harming U.S. economic interests, or aiding and abetting China’s trade interests.

Commentary by Joseph Damond — September 10, 2026

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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.

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Is the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Really at a Historic High?

On the sidelines of the Manila Strategy Forum, Amb. John Negroponte and Greg Poling join Will to assess the strength of the U.S.-Philippines alliance, the drivers of Filipinos' positive attitudes towards the U.S., and what might threaten bilateral ties going forward.

Podcast Episode by Will Todman and Gregory B. Poling — September 11, 2026

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The Future of EU-Southeast Asia Relations with Max Bergmann

This week, Greg was joined by Max Bergmann to discuss their upcoming report on EU-Southeast Asia coordination under the Trump Administration.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Max Bergmann, and Lauren Mai — September 10, 2026

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Manila Strategy Forum 2026

The Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, in collaboration with Amador Research Services, is pleased to announce that the 2026 Manila Strategy Forum.
 

Event — September 9, 2026

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Myanmar’s Path Forward with Morgan Michaels

This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Morgan Michaels to discuss the Myanmar junta government’s recent diplomatic moves, its engagement with ASEAN, and the outlook for the country moving forward.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — August 27, 2026

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