Southeast Asia Radio

Greg and Elina are joined by Su Mon Thant, Asia-Pacific Senior Analyst at ACLED, to discuss current events in Myanmar including the state of the battlefield and the upcoming elections in December.

Andreyka and John discuss the Pacific Islands Forum, U.S. engagement in the region, and Nauru’s Chinese investment deal.

Greg and Elina are joined by Shahril Hamdan to discuss the most recent developments in Malaysian domestic politics, as well as Malaysia's foreign policy during its ASEAN chair year. 

Greg is joined by Scott Morris, Asian Development Bank Vice President for East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific, to discuss the evolving nature of development finance within the region. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from collisions in the South China Sea to Singapore National Day. 

Greg and Elina are joined by Barbara Weisel to discuss developments in trade within the region. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from updates on Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment to Laos' engagement with Russia.

Monica and John discuss independence movements in New Caledonia and Bougainville, deep sea mining in the Pacific, and regional news and developments.  

Greg and Elina are joined by Mehu Sitepu to discuss developments in Indonesian foreign policy and domestic politics. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, including the Cambodian conscription law, a new SpaceX project in Vietnam, and critical minerals in Myanmar.

Greg and Elina are joined by Fuadi Pitsuwan to discuss the unfolding domestic situation in Thailand in the aftermath of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s leaked phone call with Hun Sen. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from the suspected Chinese national, Alice Guo, infiltrating the Philippines to the latest craze, Labubus. 

In this special episode, listen to the second episode of CSIS’s newest podcast, Echonomic that investigates how past economic events in Asia continue to impact U.S. policy today.  The story of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis continues in this episode. Hear the “Echonomics”’ guests discuss how the U.S., International Monetary Fund, and global organizations learned from the crisis and why it was, an...

Greg and Elina are joined by Parker Novak to discuss Timor Leste's ASEAN accession process. Japhet and Rocio cover the latest from the region, from the Indonesian president’s talks with Putin to military agreements between Philippines and Japan.

In this special episode, listen to the first episode of CSIS’s newest podcast, Echonomics that investigates how past economic events in Asia continue to impact U.S. policy today.  In 1997, Thailand’s currency collapsed, setting off a currency contagion that spread across Asia and threatened to take down several economies with it. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Siwage Dharma Negara, Caroline Atkinson, and...

Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss the ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN-GCC-China Joint Summit, and the Shangri-la Dialogue. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from the Thai-Cambodia border skirmish to rising AI investments in ASEAN countries.

Andreyka and John discuss recent developments in New Caledonia, public health, economic turbulence, and more.

Greg and Elina are joined by Aries Arugay to discuss the Philippines’ midterm elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from updates on Myanmar to Cambodian Remembrance Day.

Greg and Elina are joined by Marc Mealy to discuss Trump’s first 100 days in office. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from ASEAN free trade with China to Hun Sen’s recent diplomatic visits.

Greg was joined by Erin Murphy to discuss updates in Myanmar following the earthquake. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from tariff negotiations to the Indonesia-Russia bilateral relationship.

Andreyka and John discuss tariff responses, diplomatic visits to the Pacific, and other regional developments.

Greg discusses politics in Thailand with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont. CSIS Southeast Asia Program Interns Gemma and Sophia cover the latest from the region, from Myanmar's earthquake aftermath to Prabowo’s Middle East tour. 

Greg and Elina discuss the impact of shuttering USAID programs in Southeast Asia with Michael Schiffer. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Pete Hegseth’s visit to the Philippines to Timor Leste’s ASEAN membership bid. 

Monica and John discuss local constitution amendments, independence talks, Samoan political drama, and more.

Greg and Elina are joined by Evan Laksmana to discuss Indonesia’s foreign policy under Prabowo. Japhet and Gemma cover the latest from the region, from Duterte’s arrest to visa bans for Thai officials.

Greg and Elina talk with Khang Vu. They discuss Vietnam’s bureaucratic reforms and its declaration of an “Era of National Rise.” Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Ramadan to an update on scam centers in Thailand and Myanmar.   

Andreyka welcomes new co-host John Augé to Pacific Airwaves to discuss Trump’s return to the White House, the impact of USAID cuts to the region, the Cook Islands’ cooperative agreements with China, and more.

Greg and Elina are joined by Henrietta Levin to discuss Biden’s legacy in Southeast Asia. Japhet and Lauren cover White Lotus season 3, Sara Duterte’s impeachment, and diplomatic visits in the Philippines and Indonesia. 

This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Yun Sun to discuss China’s policy in Myanmar. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Prabowo’s trips to India and Malaysia to Lunar New Year celebrations across Southeast Asia.