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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Sustaining the U.S.-Philippines-Japan Triad

The United States, Japan, and the Philippines face an array of issues ranging from Beijing’s illegal behavior in the East and South China Seas to possible Taiwan contingencies. How can the three countries better coordinate on these pressing issues?

Brief by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — February 12, 2024

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Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy with Sapna Chadha

Greg and Elina chat with Sapna Chadha about the e-Conomy SEA 2023 report from Google, Temasek, and Bain. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.

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

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Spotlight - Malaysia: February 1, 2024

With the year 2024 underway and the upcoming lunar new year, Malaysian politics continues its drive on an even tone.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — February 1, 2024

The Latest on Southeast Asia: February 1, 2024

On January 29, Laos hosted the first major event of its year as the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Blog Post by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — February 1, 2024

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Pacific Airwaves - Pacific Perspectives on the Taiwan Election

Monica and Andreyka discuss Pacific reactions to Taiwan's general election, Maori backlash against the Luxon government, Marshall Islands elections, and other domestic updates from the region.

Podcast Episode by Monica Sato and Andreyka Natalegawa — January 30, 2024

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Sustaining the U.S.-Philippines-Japan Triad with Japhet Quitzon

Greg and Elina talk with Japhet Quitzon about the Southeast Asia Program’s upcoming report on U.S.-Philippines- Japan alliance coordination on maritime disputes and potential Taiwan contingencies.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — January 25, 2024

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