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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The United States Must Exercise Leadership to Help Myanmar’s Flood Victims

As international attention fades amid the complexities of Myanmar's political landscape, the United States has a moral and strategic imperative to lead efforts in supporting the people of Myanmar through this natural disaster.

Commentary by Derek Mitchell and Jack Myint — October 4, 2024

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Southeast Asia Radio

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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Southeast Asia Radio

Post-Trong Vietnam with Alex Vuving

Greg and Elina unpack the aftermath of Gen. Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s passing in Vietnam with Alex Vuving. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from the region’s Olympic representation to digital regulation.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — August 8, 2024

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Pacific Airwaves - Walking the Balance Beams

Monica and Andreyka discuss the 10th Pacific Island Leaders Meeting, New Zealand’s engagements with the Solomon Islands, U.S.-China competition in Vanuatu, and other domestic and regional developments.

Podcast Episode by Andreyka Natalegawa and Monica Sato — July 31, 2024

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The Passing of Vietnam Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong

An audio version of “The Passing of Vietnam Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling — July 26, 2024

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South China Sea Conference Recap with Ely Ratner

This week, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner delivers his remarks from our 14th Annual South China Sea Conference. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region: from delays in Nusantara to updates on POGOs in the Philippines.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — July 25, 2024

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Update on the Armed Resistance in Myanmar’s Kachin State

An audio version of “Update on the Armed Resistance in Myanmar’s Kachin State,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Michael Martin. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Michael Martin — July 23, 2024

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