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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Gregory B. Poling: Finding Nemo’s Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources

Illegal, unregulated, and unreported fishing is a nontraditional, but important national security consideration. The U.S. is equipped to take stronger action to limit IUU fishing and its consequences of abetting crime networks and violating international sovereignty.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory B. Poling — June 12, 2025

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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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The Latest on Southeast Asia: Military Reform & Student Protests in Indonesia

On March 20, the Indonesian House of Representatives  passed significant revisions to the 2004 Law on the Indonesian Armed Forces. After a series of clandestine deliberations conducted in luxury hotels, the amendments sped through the House less than a month after their introduction and President Prabowo Subianto’s written endorsement. 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon — March 27, 2025

Crossroads of Competition: China in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands

China’s grey zone coercion in the South China Sea has intensified under Xi Jinping, but Southeast Asian nations have grown more resilient. Despite aggressive Chinese maritime tactics, regional players resist. The U.S. must strengthen support for allies to deter China’s aggression.

Congressional Testimony by Gregory B. Poling — March 20, 2025

The Latest on Southeast Asia: U.S. Withdrawal from JETP

On March 6, U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessent withdrew the United States from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), a platform for developed nations to aid developing nations transition from coal to clean energy. 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon — March 13, 2025

Rodrigo Duterte Heading to Trial in The Hague

On March 11, former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody following an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for his war on drugs. His arrest could mark the end for his family’s time in politics or lead to the start of their resurgence.

Commentary by Japhet Quitzon — March 11, 2025

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Rodrigo Duterte Heading to Trial in The Hague

An audio version of “Rodrigo Duterte Heading to Trial in The Hague,” a new commentary by CSIS's Japhet Quitzon. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Japhet Quitzon — March 11, 2025

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Vietnam’s “Era of National Rise” with Khang Vu

Greg and Elina talk with Khang Vu. They discuss Vietnam’s bureaucratic reforms and its declaration of an “Era of National Rise.”

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — March 6, 2025

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