
Podcasts from The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) covering the critical issues that leaders need to understand – because the decisions they make matter and the stakes are high.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 81 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsPolitics | |||

2026 marks 20 years of Asia Policy, NBR’s peer-reviewed scholarly journal presenting policy-relevant academic research on the Asia-Pacific that draws clear and concise conclusions useful to today’s policymakers.
This Asia Insight episode features NB... more
From the National Bureau of Asian Research, an Asia Insight miniseries examining the future of foreign policy through the lens of emerging leadership in South and Southeast Asia.
This third episode features Dr. Christopher Clary of the University at... more
From the National Bureau of Asian Research, an Asia Insight miniseries exploring the geostrategic significance of China’s borderlands, led by Nadège Rolland, Distinguished Fellow for China Studies at NBR.
Episode Eight: Arteries of Power
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From the National Bureau of Asian Research, an Asia Insight miniseries examining the future of foreign policy through the lens of emerging leadership in South and Southeast Asia.
This second episode features Dr. Ann Marie Murphy of Seton Hall Univer... more
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Thoughtful and informative, but very U.S. oriented (i.e., the definition of good is that it’s good for the USA). I’m not convinced that the rest of the world would necessarily always agree with that viewpoint. Something like this show but from a more global perspective would be nice
Perhaps this show is better for what we learn about the USA knowledge, if not necessarily about Asia from an Asian viewpoint.
Too generic. Not enough specific information. Did not learn anything new.
Fascinating topics and discussion. But poor audio quality.
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Apple Podcasts | #187 |
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A policy-focused analysis show that centers on Asia's strategic dynamics, governance, and infrastructure, with discussions weaving together geopolitics, security, economics, and statecraft. Episodes frequently feature researchers, regional experts, and policy practitioners who unpack how cross-border connectivity, technology, and leadership choices shape regional power and development. Noteworthy is the program's ability to pair deep scholarly context with practical implications for diplomacy, business, and policy—often through multi-guest conversations and long-form panels that illuminate complex issues in the Indo-Pacific. This makes it a strong fit for listeners who want rigorous, world‑scale analysis with clear relevance to decision-mak... more
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2. Bhagya Senaratne
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