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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Malaysia’s New Government with Tricia Yeoh

Greg and Elina chat with Tricia Yeoh about the formation and priorities of Malaysia’s new government.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Karen Lee — January 12, 2023

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The Latest on Southeast Asia: December 21, 2022

On December 14, leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union met in Brussels for a summit commemorating 45 years of diplomatic relations.

Blog Post by Karen Lee and Gregory B. Poling — December 21, 2022

Building a U.S.-Australia-Philippines Triad

The United States and Australia should shore up the strategic foundations of their partnerships with the Philippines, highlight the mutual benefits of working together, and assess the role that trilateral cooperation should play in regional security.

Brief by Gregory B. Poling and Andreyka Natalegawa — December 15, 2022

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The Resistance Movement in Myanmar with Ye Myo Hein

Greg and Elina sit down with Ye Myo Hein to discuss the ongoing resistance movement against the military junta in Myanmar.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Karen Lee — December 8, 2022

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The Latest on Southeast Asia: December 8, 2022

On November 19, almost 15 million voters cast their ballots in Malaysia’s 15th general election. Longtime opposition leader Anwar emerged victorious on November 24, becoming Malaysia’s 10th prime minister.

Blog Post — December 8, 2022

Understanding and Addressing Challenges in the Mekong Region

Gregory Poling, director of the Southeast Asia Program, testified before the House Foreign Affairs Asia Subcommittee on China’s influence in Cambodia and the difficulties it presents to the interests of the United States and its regional partners.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory B. Poling — December 7, 2022