CSIS's Asia portfolio includes the broader Asia Program encompassing numerous endowed chairs and programs — the Freeman Chair in China Studies, the Japan Chair, the Korea Chair, the Economics Program, the Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies, the Southeast Asia Program, the China Power Project, the Australia Chair, and the Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics. Asia also features heavily in the work of other CSIS programs, including the International Security Program, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, and Global Health Policy Center, among others.

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Malaysia’s Path in a Contested Asia

This week Mike is joined by Elina Noor, Senior Fellow for the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. They discuss Malaysia’s approach to geopolitics and outlook for the future.

Podcast Episode by Michael J. Green and Jude Blanchette — September 5, 2024

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Victor Cha

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Senior Vice President for Asia and Korea Chair
Bonny Lin

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Director, China Power Project and Senior Fellow, Asian Security
Scott Kennedy

Scott Kennedy

Senior Adviser and Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
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

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

Ellen Kim

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Korea Chair
Kathleen Mcinnis

Kathleen McInnis

Senior Fellow, International Security Program and Director, Smart Women, Smart Power Initiative
Neelima Jain

Neelima Jain

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies
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Ilaria Mazzocco

Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics
Bhawna Prakash

Bhawna Prakash

Senior Fellow, Water and Sanitation, Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies
Yuko Nakano

Yuko Nakano

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

Lily McElwee

Deputy Director and Fellow, Freeman Chair in China Studies
Harrison Prétat

Harrison Prétat

Deputy Director and Fellow, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

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Will the "Strengthening the Quad Act" Work?

There are calls to formalize the Quad alliance with an inter-parliamentary working group. While its impact on military cooperation remains uncertain, this reflects a desire to deepen cooperation for a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region based on shared values.

Commentary by Alexander Kersten and Julia Yoon — July 22, 2024

Third Plenum Hot Takes: Skepticism and Concern

Experts from CSIS’s China programs weigh in on the 2024 Third Plenum Decision and its significance for China’s economy, politics, and foreign relations.

Blog Post by Jude Blanchette, Scott Kennedy, Ilaria Mazzocco, Lily McElwee, Claire Reade, Daniel H. Rosen, and Logan Wright — July 22, 2024

The Promise of U.S.-Japan Start-up Collaboration

Start-up promotion is emerging as a new pillar of U.S.-Japan partnership. CSIS Japan Chair visiting fellow Makoto Tsujiguchi describes the policy landscape in both countries and the strategic importance of bilateral cooperation in this field.

Commentary by Makoto Tsujiguchi — July 19, 2024

Experts React: Expectations from India’s Union Budget 2024

The Modi 3.0 government will announce its first full budget, which will set the tone for the next five years, on July 23. CSIS experts analyze how the government can improve the tax regime, invigorate research and development, and support the renewable energy market.

Commentary by Mukesh H. Butani, Jayant Krishna, and Akanksha Golchha — July 18, 2024

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Thai Senate Elections

After three rounds of elections at the district, provincial, and national levels in June, Thailand’s Election Commission on July 10 certified 200 new senators to replace the 250 military-appointed senators who have served since 2019.

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon — July 18, 2024

The Importance of National Resilience: Implications for Taiwan

Please join CSIS experts Dr. Bonny Lin, Jude Blanchette, Dr. Seth Jones, and Dr. Daniel Byman on Wednesday, July 17, at 3:00 p.m. for a virtual conversation on the importance of national resilience, and its implications for the U.S. and Taiwan. 

Event — July 17, 2024

Update on the Armed Resistance in Myanmar’s Kachin State

The armed struggle against Myanmar’s military junta, the State Administrative Council (SAC), has been underway for more than three years. In Kachin State, the armed group leading the fight is the Kachin Independence Army, or KIA.

Commentary by Michael Martin — July 17, 2024

Spotlight - Malaysia: July 16, 2024

Malaysia’s government coalition suffered a significant setback on July 6 during by-elections in Sungai Bakap.

Blog Post by Sophie Lemière — July 16, 2024