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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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 Politics of Rice and Security in Southeast Asia

The stability of rice, a food staple for nearly 690 million Southeast Asians, faces considerable challenges amid recent international conflicts, evolving trade policies, and climate change.

Blog Post by Corey Donnelly — March 7, 2024

Myanmar’s Governance Challenges

Reports of the liberation of villages, towns, and township communities in Myanmar creates a serious challenge: how will these newly liberated communities be governed?

Commentary by Michael Martin — March 1, 2024

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Pacific Airwaves – Shifting Sands in Pacific Politics

Harrison and Andreyka discuss Tuvalu’s election results, unrest in Papua New Guinea, campaigning in the Solomon Islands, the Cook Islands’ new deputy PM, diplomatic moves by New Zealand, China, and Japan, and stalled COFA funding in the United States.

Podcast Episode by Andreyka Natalegawa and Harrison Prétat — February 29, 2024

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Indonesian Election Outcomes with Yohanes Sulaiman

Greg and Elina are joined by Yohanes Sulaiman to discuss the key takeaways of the February 14 Indonesian national elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — February 22, 2024

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