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A Confident Beijing Welcomes President Trump

Scott Kennedy lays out how China’s leaders are approaching the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, and why China feels remarkably more confident compared to the first such summit in 2017.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — May 11, 2026

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Southeast Asia Radio

Japan’s Southeast Asia Policy with Kristi Govella

This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Kristi Govella to talk about Japan’s foreign policy direction in Southeast Asia under PM Takaichi Sanae. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest, from prisoner releases in Myanmar to joint military exercises in the Philippines.

Podcast Episode by CSIS Scholars — May 21, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

A Confident Beijing Welcomes President Trump

Scott Kennedy lays out how China’s leaders are approaching the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, and why China feels remarkably more confident compared to the first such summit in 2017.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — May 11, 2026

Southeast Asia Radio

Indonesia’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Evan Laksmana

This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Evan Laksmana to discuss the direction of Indonesia’s foreign policy. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest from the region, from the Strait of Malacca to scam networks.

Podcast Episode by CSIS Scholars — May 7, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Pacific Airwaves – Disruption, Disasters, and Dynamics

John and Monica discuss how the Iran war is affecting the region, recent natural disasters, and domestic political dynamics across the Pacific.

This episode was recorded on April 28, 2026. 

Podcast Episode by John Augé and Monica Sato — April 30, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Evolving Southeast Asian Perspectives of the United States with Adrian Ang

This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Dr. Adrian Ang to discuss regional perceptions of the United States in the aftermath of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest, from Prabowo’s international engagements to regional shifts in biofuel production.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Lauren Mai, Japhet Quitzon, and Elina Noor — April 24, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

A Match Made Under Heaven: The Emerging Role of China’s Private Sector in Space

Andy Yang examines how China’s private sector is beginning to shape the country’s dual-use space ambitions. Using LandSpace and reusable rockets as a case study, he highlights a core theme from The Power of Innovation: private firms can contribute to China’s military modernization in key domains.

Blog Post by Andy Yang — April 16, 2026

China’s High-Tech Drive in 10 Charts

In this commentary, Scott Kennedy breaks down the main findings of his CSIS report, The Power of Innovation: The Strategic Value of China’s High-Tech Drive, through 10 charts.

Commentary by Scott Kennedy — April 10, 2026