Home to some of the world’s largest economies and populations, Asia has become a major focus for global policymaking in the twenty-first century. CSIS’s Asia portfolio includes research on defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific, regional trade and economic security, global competition with China, and more.

See all analysis on Asia

Latest Podcast Episodes

See all podcast episodes on Asia

Recent Events

See all events on Asia

Related Programs

Experts

Victor Cha

Victor Cha

President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair
Seth G. Jones

Seth G. Jones

President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
Bonny Lin

Bonny Lin

Director, China Power Project and Senior Adviser
Scott Kennedy

Scott Kennedy

Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Nicholas Szechenyi

Nicholas Szechenyi

Vice President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Senior Fellow, Japan Chair
Matthew P. Funaiole

Matthew P. Funaiole

Vice President, iDeas Lab, Andreas C. Dracopoulos Chair in Innovation and Senior Fellow, China Power Project
Gregory B. Poling

Gregory B. Poling

Director and Senior Fellow, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
Alek Jovovic

Alek Jovovic

Deputy Director, Center for the Industrial Base and Senior Fellow, Defense and Security Department
Ilaria Mazzocco

Ilaria Mazzocco

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Photo: CSIS

Kathryn Paik

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Australia Chair
Karl Smith

Karl Smith

Senior Fellow, Economic Security and Technology Department
Yuko Nakano

Yuko Nakano

Associate Director, U.S.-Japan Strategic Leadership Program and Fellow, Japan Chair
Harrison Prétat

Harrison Prétat

Deputy Director and Fellow, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
Hugh Nolan Grant-Chapman

Hugh Grant-Chapman

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business
Brian Hart

Brian Hart

Deputy Director and Fellow, China Power Project
Andrew Faulhaber

Andrew Faulhaber

Visiting Fellow, Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program
Ryuhei Ono

Ryuhei Ono

Visiting Fellow, Critical Minerals Security Program

All Asia Content

Filter by

1 - 10 of 4878 results

The Implications of the Hormuz Energy Crisis on South Asia

The Hormuz energy crisis disrupts South Asian energy security. This CSIS roundtable examines implications for India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka, exploring geopolitical shifts, energy transitions, and resilience strategies.

Event — September 21, 2026

Manila Strategy Forum 2026

The Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, in collaboration with Amador Research Services, is pleased to announce that the 2026 Manila Strategy Forum.
 

Event — September 9, 2026

Rice at a Crossroads: Rethinking Japan’s Food Security

To ensure national food self-sufficiency in times of crisis while keeping prices affordable for consumers, Japan must strengthen its agricultural production capacity by better managing farmland, creating safety nets for farmers, and adopting cost-saving technologies.

Commentary by Ryosuke Inoue — August 20, 2026

The Asia Chessboard

Why Europe Still Matters to Asia's Security

 Mike sits down with Dr Gorana Grgić o explore how Europe is adapting to a shifting strategic landscape.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green — August 19, 2026

CSIS The Asia Chess Board