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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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

The Transformation of the U.S.-Philippines Alliance

The U.S.-Philippines alliance has been undergoing a historic process of modernization, and U.S. forces will gain access to four additional Philippine military bases under a major expansion to the 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.

Commentary by Gregory B. Poling — February 2, 2023

The Latest on Southeast Asia: February 2, 2023

Electoral politics are heating up across much of Southeast Asia, with several countries gearing up for polls of one kind or another.

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

Building a U.S.-Japan-Philippines Triad

The United States and Japan should strengthen the strategic foundations of their partnerships with the Philippines, highlight the mutual benefits of working together, and assess the role of trilateral cooperation in regional security. 

Brief by Gregory B. Poling , Andreyka Natalegawa , and Danielle Fallin — February 1, 2023

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Vietnam’s Political Shakeup with Nguyen Phuong Linh

Greg sits down with Nguyen Phuong Linh to discuss the timing behind Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s unprecedented resignation and internal dynamics within the Vietnamese Communist Party. 

 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Karen Lee — January 26, 2023

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