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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Manila and Beijing Clarify Select South China Sea Claims

The Philippines’ passage of two new maritime laws and China’s publication of baselines around Scarborough Shoal are the latest in a series of legal developments in the South China Sea. But how will clarifying claims affect tensions in disputed waters?

Critical Questions by Harrison Prétat and Gregory B. Poling — November 21, 2024

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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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Manila and Beijing Clarify Select South China Sea Claims

The Philippines’ passage of two new maritime laws and China’s publication of baselines around Scarborough Shoal are the latest in a series of legal developments in the South China Sea. But how will clarifying claims affect tensions in disputed waters?

Critical Questions by Harrison Prétat and Gregory B. Poling — November 21, 2024

Spotlight - Malaysia: November 21, 2024

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s recent call for Malaysians abroad to support his government in its anti-corruption agenda faces a credibility crisis.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — November 21, 2024

U.S. Investment in the Philippines: More Than Meets the Eye

Though U.S.-Philippine economic ties are well documented, the day-to-day impact of the relationship in the Philippines is often underreported. The United States must enhance public awareness and understanding of its economic and investment activities in the Philippines.

Brief by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — October 31, 2024

Spotlight - Malaysia: October 24, 2024

Rafizi Ramli, Malaysia’s minister of economy and deputy president of the country’s leading party Keadilan (PKR), is attending the BRICS Outreach/BRICS Plus summit.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — October 24, 2024