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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2023 Thai Election Results: An Opposition Win but Unclear Path Ahead

The Thai elections on May 14 delivered a historic victory to the opposition Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties, but their path ahead to forming a coalition government will face challenges.

Critical Questions by Karen Lee and Gregory B. Poling — May 16, 2023

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Greg Poling, Elina Noor, and Simon Tran Hudes 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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The Latest on Southeast Asia: March 16, 2023

Although anti-graft crackdowns in the Vietnamese Community Party have made headlines in the past few months, other Southeast Asian countries have been fighting their own battles against corruption.

Blog Post by Karen Lee — March 16, 2023

Room to Grow in the Singapore-Vietnam Relationship

Singapore and Vietnam are two of the “leading regional partners” in the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, and their relations have implications for U.S. policy.

Commentary by Bich Tran — March 14, 2023

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Southeast Asia’s 2023 Economic Outlook with Juita Mohamad

Greg and Elina talk with Juita Mohamad in Kuala Lumpur to discuss Southeast Asia’s economic outlook, including the region’s prospects for post-pandemic recovery, opportunities from IPEF and RCEP, and the impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Karen Lee — March 9, 2023

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Spotlight - Cambodia: March 9, 2023

On March 3, the Phnom Penh municipal court ended Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha’s three-year trial by convicting him of treason—and sentencing him to 27 years in prison.

Blog Post by Charles Dunst — March 9, 2023

The Latest on Southeast Asia: March 2, 2023

February 24 marked one year since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The war’s impacts on food and energy security have been felt worldwide, and Southeast Asia is no exception.

Blog Post by Karen Lee and Gregory B. Poling — March 2, 2023

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The BURMA Act and U.S. Policy Toward Myanmar with Michael Martin

Greg and Elina sit down with Michael Martin to discuss the provisions in the recently passed BURMA Act and what they mean for Myanmar’s military junta and resistance forces.

 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling , Michael Martin , and Karen Lee — February 23, 2023

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Spotlight - Malaysia: February 16, 2023

Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim has made no exception to the rule set by former prime ministers in going after his political opponents after elections.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — February 16, 2023

The Latest on Southeast Asia: February 16, 2023

February is proving a busy month for Southeast Asian leaders, who have undertaken a flurry of bilateral visits to reaffirm close ties with their neighbors.

Blog Post by Karen Lee — February 16, 2023

Spotlight - Cambodia: February 15, 2023

The Cambodian prime minister’s decision to shutter VOD carries short-term, reputational downsides, but Hun Sen nonetheless clearly believes that closing the outlet will help his family in the long-term.

Blog Post by Charles Dunst — February 15, 2023