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: October 27, 2022

According to the International Monetary Fund’s revised World Economic Outlook published in October, growth in emerging and developing Asia is projected to fall to 4.4 percent in 2022 from 7.2 percent in 2021.

Blog Post — October 27, 2022

Asian Architecture Conference 2022

The CSIS Scholl Chair and the Southeast Asia Program hosted a discussion on key issues that will be on the agenda for leaders participating in the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Leaders’ Meeting.

Event by and Gregory B. Poling , William Alan Reinsch , Victor Cha , Daniel Kritenbrink , Ambassador Keo Chhea , Lynn Kuok , Satu Limaye , Monica Hardy Whaley , Ambassador Ashok Mirpuri , Matthew Murray , Sarah Thorn — October 26, 2022

Spotlight - Malaysia: October 25, 2022

Malaysia’s highly anticipated General Elections will be held on November 19, preceded by a 14-day campaign period.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — October 25, 2022

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Beijing’s Global Media Influence in Southeast Asia with BC Han

Greg and Elina talk with BC Han to discuss Freedom House’s recent publication on Beijing’s Global Media Influence and the report's findings in Southeast Asia.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Karen Lee — October 13, 2022

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Spotlight - Cambodia: October 11, 2022

Western policymakers should thus not assume that a Hun Manet-led Cambodia will be much friendlier to them than Hun Sen’s Cambodia has been

Blog Post by Charles Dunst — October 11, 2022

Southeast Asia Radio

Data Governance in Southeast Asia with Elina Noor

Greg talks with co-host Elina Noor on her latest report, “Raising Standards: Data and Artificial Intelligence in Southeast Asia.”

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling , Andreyka Natalegawa , and Karen Lee — September 29, 2022

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