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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Biden Is Missing Another East Asia Summit. So What?

The uncomfortable truth is that no U.S. president, regardless of commitment, will attend every U.S.-ASEAN or East Asia Summit during their time in office.

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Commentary by Gregory B. Poling — October 9, 2024

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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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Pacific Airwaves - Powers, Partnerships, and Protest

Monica and Andreyka discuss Vanuatu’s constitutional changes, New Zealand and U.S. engagement with the Pacific Islands, Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia and New Zealand, and other domestic and regional developments.

Podcast Episode by Andreyka Natalegawa and Monica Sato — June 28, 2024

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Anwar Ibrahim’s Gaza Stance Tests Malaysia-United States Relations

An audio version of “Anwar Ibrahim’s Gaza Stance Tests Malaysia-United States Relations,” a new commentary by CSIS’s Sophie Lemière. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Sophie Lemière — June 28, 2024

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Southeast Asia Radio

Two Years of SEAR – Q&A Anniversary with Greg and Elina

On the season finale of Southeast Asia Radio Season 2, Greg and Elina answer your questions! Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — June 27, 2024

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Spotlight - Malaysia: June 20, 2024

Another by-election will be held next month on July 6 in Sungai Bakap following the death of the Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) incumbent Nor Zamri Latiff.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — June 20, 2024

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Political Turmoil in Thailand with Thitinan Pongsudhirak

On the final episode of Southeast Asia Radio Season 2, Greg and Elina discuss the latest developments in Thailand with Thitinan Pongsudhirak.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — June 13, 2024

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Pacific Airwaves - Navigating Pacific Perils

Monica and Andreyka discuss the landslide in Papua New Guinea, deadly riots in New Caledonia over electoral reforms, the collapse of Air Vanuatu, Australia’s engagements with the new Solomon Islands government and Tuvalu, and other domestic and regional developments. 

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

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