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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.

South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Deal: What’s Next?

Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Kang Choi, and Dr. Beomchul Shin discussed the outcomes of the APEC meetings, South Korea’s nuclear submarine deal with the United States, and potential next steps.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — November 14, 2025

Unpacking the CSIS Global Alignment Index with Susannah Patton

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — November 13, 2025

Rhetoric vs. Reality: The Philippines, ASEAN, and the South China Sea

Commentary by Monica Sato — November 7, 2025

Takeaways from Trump's Trip to Asia

Podcast Episode by Philip Luck, Scott Miller, and William Alan Reinsch — November 4, 2025

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The Impossible State Live Podcast: South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Deal: What’s Next?

November 12, 2025 • 11:00 – 11:45 am EST

Hosted by Korea Chair

The State of Taiwan: What's Next after the Trump-Xi meeting?

November 10, 2025 • 9:00 – 10:30 am EST

Hosted by China Power Project

Trump's Deals in Asia: China, Korea, Japan | The Capital Cable #124

November 6, 2025 • 11:00 – 11:45 am EST

Hosted by Korea Chair

Accelerating Japan-U.S. Cooperation in Quantum Technologies

October 29 – 30, 2025

Hosted by Renewing American Innovation

When Business and Politics Collide: Lessons from Nippon Steel

October 29, 2025 • 10:00 – 11:00 am EDT

Hosted by Japan Chair

Unpacking the CRINK Axis

October 28, 2025 • 2:00 – 3:30 pm EDT

Hosted by Korea Chair

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U.S.-China Relations and the Future of America’s Energy and Automotive Sectors

October 24, 2025 • 3:30 – 4:30 pm EDT

Hosted by Chinese Business and Economics

U.S.-China Trade War | The Capital Cable #123

October 23, 2025 • 9:00 – 10:00 am EDT

Hosted by Korea Chair

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President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Korea Chair

Seth G. Jones

President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair

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Director, China Power Project and Senior Adviser

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Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics

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Senior Adviser and Scholl Chair Emeritus, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business

Charles Edel

Senior Adviser and Australia Chair

Matthew P. Funaiole

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

Gregory B. Poling

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

Erin L. Murphy

Deputy Director, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics and Senior Fellow, Emerging Asia Economics

Ilaria Mazzocco

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

Joseph S. Bermudez Jr.

Senior Fellow for Imagery Analysis, iDeas Lab and Korea Chair

Henrietta Levin

Senior Fellow, Freeman Chair in China Studies

Kathryn Paik

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Australia Chair

Yuko Nakano

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

Harrison Prétat

Deputy Director and Fellow, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

Thibault Denamiel

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business

Akanksha Golchha

Fellow, Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics

Hugh Grant-Chapman

Fellow, Economics Program and Scholl Chair in International Business

Brian Hart

Deputy Director and Fellow, China Power Project

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The Latest on Southeast Asia: September 1, 2022

Last week, Thailand’s constitutional court directed Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha to temporarily step down while the court determines whether he has reached the end of his term limit.

Blog Post — September 1, 2022

To Optimize U.S.-Australia Cooperation in Southeast Asia, Focus on Region’s Priorities

The United States’ and Australia’s roles, strategies, and contributions to the Indo-Pacific are distinct, but there is an increasing number of areas where they can join efforts to make a stronger impact.

Commentary by Huong Le Thu — August 31, 2022

Southeast Asia Hopes to Become the Next EV Hub

Global efforts to diversify supply chains combined with the drive to adopt green technology have left an opportunity for EV production ripe for the taking, especially in Southeast Asia.

Blog Post by Danielle Fallin and Karen Lee — August 31, 2022

The Impossible State

Best of the ROK-US Strategic Forum 2022: Normalization of Korea-Japan Relations

In Session 2, " Normalization of Korea-Japan Relations," of the ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2022, speakers Dr. Choi Eunbong, Dr. Ellen Kim, Dr. Sheila Smith, Dr. Sohn Yul, and Dr. Yoon Young-kwan discussed ways to improve the bilateral relationship between South Korea and Japan.

Podcast Episode by Ellen Kim — August 30, 2022

Small Country, Big Climate Agenda: New Zealand’s Approach to Climate and Trade

While small in geographical size, New Zealand has emerged as a leader in utilizing trade tools to move necessary environmental policies forward.

Critical Questions by Emily Benson and Elizabeth Duncan — August 30, 2022

Nicaragua: Dictatorship and Collaboration with Extra-Hemispheric U.S. Rivals

CSIS Americas senior associate Evan Ellis assesses Nicaragua's growing relationships with Russia, China, and Iran as a means of reinforcing the Ortega-Murillo regime's hold on power.

Commentary by Evan Ellis — August 29, 2022

The Impossible State

Best of the ROK-US Strategic Forum 2022: The Biden-Yoon Summit and Korea’s Pivot to Regional Leadership

In Session 1, "The Biden-Yoon Summit and Korea’s Pivot to Regional Leadership," of the ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2022, speakers Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Ma Sangyoon, Mr. Robert Rapson, Dr. Yoon Young-kwan, and Amb. Mark Lippert discussed the U.S.-Korea alliance, the potential cooperation opportunities, and North Korea issues.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Mark Lippert — August 26, 2022

Upcoming Key Multilateral Leadership Races the Biden Administration Should Focus On

There are 11 multilateral leadership races over the next two years that the Biden administration should keep an eye on. These institutions are essential to project U.S. soft power and promote U.S. interests.

Commentary by Veronica Rice and Daniel F. Runde — August 26, 2022

Why the New Climate Bill Is Also about Competition with China

The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act is an ambitious investment not only for climate and clean energy technologies, but also for competition with China, writes CSIS expert Ilaria Mazzocco.

Commentary by Ilaria Mazzocco — August 25, 2022

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Capital Mobility and Taxation

In this episode of Pekingology, Freeman Chair Jude Blanchette is joined by Ling Chen, an assistant professor in political economy at Johns Hopkins SAIS, to discuss her article, Capital Mobility and Taxation: State-Business Collusion in China.

Podcast Episode by Jude Blanchette — August 25, 2022

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