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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Arakan Army Posed to “Liberate” Myanmar’s Rakhine State

An audio version of “Arakan Army Posed to “Liberate” Myanmar’s Rakhine 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 — February 20, 2025

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U.S. Allies and Partners Under the Trump Administration

Please join the CSIS Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department for a discussion of the ways in which U.S. allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific, Europe, Africa, and the Americas are navigating the new administration’s policies.

Event — February 18, 2025

Southeast Asia Radio

China’s Myanmar Policy with Yun Sun

This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Yun Sun to discuss China’s policy in Myanmar. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Prabowo’s trips to India and Malaysia to Lunar New Year celebrations across Southeast Asia.

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

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Rubio and the South China Sea

In his first week on the job, Secretary of State Marco Rubio made maritime security and the South China Sea a central focus of discussions with Quad partners and three Southeast Asian nations.

Blog Post by Lauren Mai and Gregory B. Poling — January 30, 2025

Southeast Asia Radio

Lim Kimya and the Future of Cambodia with Sophal Ear

Greg is joined by Sophal Ear to discuss Cambodia’s future in the aftermath of the assassination of Lim Kimya.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — January 23, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
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How to Slay a Giant: Reviving the South China Sea Arbitration

An audio version of “How to Slay a Giant: Reviving the South China Sea Arbitration,” a new Commentary by CSIS’s Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling — January 17, 2025

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