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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Rethinking Humanitarian Assistance for Myanmar

It is time for the United Nations and the international community to change how it is delivering humanitarian assistance to people in Myanmar.

Commentary by Michael Martin — November 29, 2023

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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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Spotlight - Malaysia: December 5, 2023

The first year of Anwar Ibrahim’s government has been a shaky one, pressured by elections in six states and a ferocious pro-Malay opposition.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — December 5, 2023

Southeast Asia Radio

Myanmar Update with Lucas Myers

Greg and Elina discuss the latest in Myanmar with Lucas Myers, Senior Associate for the Southeast Asia Program at the Wilson Center. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — November 30, 2023

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

Rethinking Humanitarian Assistance for Myanmar

It is time for the United Nations and the international community to change how it is delivering humanitarian assistance to people in Myanmar.

Commentary by Michael Martin — November 29, 2023

Southeast Asia Radio

APEC, IPEF, and the Biden-Xi Meeting

On this special crossover with the Trade Guys, Greg Poling joins Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller to discuss the state of IPEF negotiations, the APEC summit, and the Biden-Xi meeting.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling Scott Miller and William Alan Reinsch — November 17, 2023

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APEC, IPEF, and the Biden-Xi Meeting

The Trade Guys discuss the state of IPEF negotiations, the APEC summit, and the Biden-Xi meeting.

Podcast Episode by Scott Miller William Alan Reinsch and Gregory B. Poling — November 17, 2023

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Laos Update with. Amb. Peter Haymond

Greg and Elina chat with Amb. Peter Haymond about Laos. 

 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — November 16, 2023

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The Latest on Southeast Asia: November 9, 2023

Japanese prime minister Kishida Fumio met with Southeast Asian partners this week, seeking to shore up defense partnerships as a counterweight to China.

Blog Post by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — November 9, 2023