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Southeast Asia Radio

CSIS’ Greg Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai, joined by Elina Noor, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy. We’ll cover everything you want to know about Southeast Asia. Geopolitics in the region? Recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy and human rights? Nothing is off limits! So join us for “Southeast Asia Radio” every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Myanmar Developments with Nyantha Lin 04.04.2024

Greg and Elina talk with Nyantha Lin about recent developments in Myanmar. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.

ASEAN-Australia Special Summit with Kathryn Paik 21.03.2024

Greg and Elina talk with Kathryn Paik about the recent ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.

Entangled: SEA and the Geopolitics of Undersea Cables with Elina Noor 07.03.2024

Greg chats with Elina about her latest report on undersea cables in Southeast Asia. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.

Pacific Airwaves – Shifting Sands in Pacific Politics 29.02.2024

Harrison and Andreyka discuss Tuvalu’s election results, unrest in Papua New Guinea, campaigning in the Solomon Islands, the Cook Islands’ new deputy PM, diplomatic moves by New Zealand, China, and Japan, and stalled COFA funding in the United States.

Indonesian Election Outcomes with Yohanes Sulaiman 22.02.2024

Greg and Elina are joined by Yohanes Sulaiman to discuss the key takeaways of the February 14 Indonesian national elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.  

Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy with Sapna Chadha 08.02.2024

Greg and Elina chat with Sapna Chadha about the e-Conomy SEA 2023 report from Google, Temasek, and Bain. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.

Pacific Airwaves - Pacific Perspectives on the Taiwan Election 30.01.2024

Monica and Andreyka discuss Pacific reactions to Taiwan's general election, Maori backlash against the Luxon government, Marshall Islands elections, and other domestic updates from the region.

Sustaining the U.S.-Philippines-Japan Triad with Japhet Quitzon 25.01.2024

Greg and Elina talk with Japhet Quitzon about the Southeast Asia Program’s upcoming report on U.S.-Philippines- Japan alliance coordination on maritime disputes and potential Taiwan contingencies.

Deep Blue Scars with Monica Sato and Harrison Prétat 11.01.2024

Greg and Elina chat with Monica Sato and Harrison Prétat about their latest digital report on environmental degradation in the South China Sea. Japhet is joined by Tappy Lung, research intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Second Annual End of the Year Podcastapalooza 20.12.2023

Greg and Elina kick off the holiday season with a special episode, answering questions from our dedicated listeners. Japhet is joined by Karen Lee, former Research Associate for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Pacific Airwaves - I’ll Have a Blue Pacific Christmas 19.12.2023

Monica and Andreyka discuss New Zealand’s new government, Australian defense updates, China-Pacific police cooperation, the Blue Pacific Prosperity initiative at COP28, Marshall Islands elections, and Chinese aid to Kiribati.

Hamas-Israel Reactions Throughout Southeast Asia with Greg Poling and Elina Noor 14.12.2023

Greg and Elina discuss Southeast Asian countries’ responses to the Hamas-Israel Conflict. Lauren Mai is joined by Corey Donnelly, Research Intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Myanmar Update with Lucas Myers 30.11.2023

Greg and Elina discuss the latest in Myanmar with Lucas Myers, Senior Associate for the Southeast Asia Program at the Wilson Center. Japhet is joined by Amanda Greenberger from Lockheed Martin to cover the latest from the region.

Pacific Airwaves – A Sea of Pacific Perspectives 21.11.2023

Monica and Andreyka talk about the Pacific’s positions on the Israel-Hamas War, coalition formation in New Zealand, Australian Prime Minister Albanese’s visits to Washington and Beijing, the Falepili Union, and the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum summit.

APEC, IPEF, and the Biden-Xi Meeting 17.11.2023

On this special crossover with the Trade Guys, Greg Poling joins Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller to discuss the state of IPEF negotiations, the APEC summit, and the Biden-Xi meeting.

Laos Update with. Amb. Peter Haymond 16.11.2023

Greg and Elina chat with Amb. Peter Haymond about Laos. Japhet is joined by John Indergaard, Advocacy and Project Coordinator at the Chin Association of Maryland, to cover the latest from the region.

U.S.-Vietnam Relations with Do Hoang 02.11.2023

Greg chats with Do Hoang about the U.S.-Vietnam relationship. Japhet is joined by Josiah Gottfried from the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.  

Pacific Airwaves - Voted Off the Islands 26.10.2023

Monica and Andreyka chat about outcomes from the U.S.-Pacific Island Forum Summit, Australia’s “Voice to Parliament” referendum, and New Zealand’s general elections.

Mekong Updates with Brian Eyler 19.10.2023

Greg chats with Brian Eyler about the latest developments in the Mekong. Lauren Mai, the newest Program Coordinator and Research Assistant for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, is joined by Angelica Ortega, Manager at the US-ASEAN Business Council, to cover the latest from the region.

Japan-ASEAN Relations with Aizawa Nobuhiro 05.10.2023

Greg and Elina discuss the state of Japan-ASEAN relations with Aizawa Nobuhiro. Japhet is joined by Angus Lam, fall intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Pacific Airwaves - Summiting Challenges in the Pacific 26.09.2023

Monica welcomes new podcast co-host, Andreyka Natalegawa, to Pacific Airwaves. They discuss the second Pacific Islands Forum Summit hosted by the White House, continued controversy over the Fukushima water release, the latest meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, and more.

ASEAN Summit, EAS Summit, and U.S.-Vietnam Relations with Aaron Connelly 21.09.2023

Greg and Elina chat with Aaron Connelly, discussing the ASEAN Summit, the East Asia Summit, and President Biden’s trip to Vietnam. Japhet is joined by Rachel Lambert, associate at the Asia Group, to cover the latest from the region.

Malaysian State Elections Update with Shahril Hamdan 07.09.2023

Greg and Elina discuss the recent state elections in Malaysia with Shahril Hamdan. Japhet is joined by Camille Bismonte, former Research Intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Cambodian Election Aftermath with Sophal Ear and Charles Dunst 24.08.2023

Greg talks with Sophal Ear and Charles Dunst about the recent election in Cambodia. Japhet is joined by Lauren Mai, the new PCRA for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.  

Pacific Airwaves – Bleu Pacific 22.08.2023

Jared and Monica discuss French President Emmanuel Macron's historic visit to the Pacific, U.S. security activities in Papua New Guinea and Palau, an update on COFA negotiations, and the New Zealand Defence Force's combat preparedness.

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