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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.

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From July 16–29, 2026, China will host the APEC Digital Weeks in Chengdu, bringing together policymakers and technology leaders to discuss the future of the digital economy and artificial intelligence across the Asia-Pacific.

With that as the backdr... 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 fourth episode features Dr. Ann Marie Murphy of Seton Hall Univer... 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 Nine: On Edge: Security at China’s B... more

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

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Recent Guests

Nigel Cory
NBR Non-Resident Fellow
National Bureau of Asian Research
Episode: Revisiting China’s Digital Strategy
Emily de La Bruyère
NBR Non-Resident Fellow
National Bureau of Asian Research
Episode: Revisiting China’s Digital Strategy
Ariel Tan
Policy expert on Malaysia's strategic policy community
Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University
Episode: Next in Line: Malaysia’s Rising Leaders and Foreign Policy
Nur Shahadah Jamil
Researcher focused on Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya
Institute of China Studies, University of Malaya
Episode: Next in Line: Malaysia’s Rising Leaders and Foreign Policy
Martin Thorley
Senior analyst with the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
Episode: Documenting China’s Borderlands – Episode 9: On Edge: Security at China’s Borderlands
Carla Freeman
Director of the Foreign Policy Institute at Johns Hopkins SAIS
Johns Hopkins University—SAIS
Episode: Documenting China’s Borderlands – Episode 9: On Edge: Security at China’s Borderlands
Shibani Mahtani
Freelance investigative journalist, former Southeast Asia Bureau Chief for The Washington Post
Journalistic researcher
Episode: Documenting China’s Borderlands – Episode 9: On Edge: Security at China’s Borderlands
Mike Green
Professor and CEO of United States Studies Centre, on leave from Georgetown University
Georgetown University; United States Studies Centre; NSC veteran
Episode: Asia Policy at 20: Bridging Scholarship and Policymaking
Jessica Chen Weiss
David M. Lampton Professor of China Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS; former Senior Advisor to the Policy Planning Staff, U.S. Department of State
Johns Hopkins SAIS; U.S. Department of State
Episode: Asia Policy at 20: Bridging Scholarship and Policymaking

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Nadège Rolland
Host with a China studies and borderlands focus, affiliated with NBR; appears across multiple episodes.
Doug Strub
Host with senior director role at NBR; contributes research and program leadership.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Very American view of Asia

    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.

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    Bilas Peles
    United States2 years ago
  • Re: Promoting Good Governance in the Global Commons

    Too generic. Not enough specific information. Did not learn anything new.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Xuesheng12
    United States6 years ago
  • Sound quality is bad

    Fascinating topics and discussion. But poor audio quality.

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    4
    Dr. Mr. Dean
    United States6 years ago

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Thoughtful, policy-forward discussions that illuminate Asia dynamics.
Strong guest diversity with experts from government, academia, and think tanks.

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Strategic Outlooks for Taiwan amid a Complex Security Environment
Q: What are the near-term and longer-term indicators that something significant could change in cross-strait dynamics?
The guests suggest tracking steady, layered pressure across military, economic, and political dimensions, not waiting for a single tipping point but watching for sustained salami-slicing and changes in behavior that cumulatively signal a shift.
AI Governance and Regulation in Southeast Asia
Q: What paths forward do you recommend to strengthen US-ASEAN cooperation?
Prioritize elevated US-ASEAN dialogue, develop a shared AI governance framework, facilitate access to compute resources, support model testing for bias and accuracy, and build a trusted AI cloud strategy that benefits the region.
AI Governance and Regulation in Southeast Asia
Q: What are the major challenges to U.S.-ASEAN AI cooperation?
Key challenges include adapting U.S. approaches to local contexts, political shifts under different administrations, and restrictive or protectionist AI sovereignty policies among some ASEAN members that could limit engagement.
AI Governance and Regulation in Southeast Asia
Q: How are people in the region viewing cooperation with the United States and the opportunities associated with that engagement?
There is significant perceived opportunity with a large market and potential gains in GDP, but for a true partnership, Southeast Asia should move from a vendor-supplier model to co-creation, knowledge transfer, and local capacity building.
Documenting China’s Borderlands – 2025 Recap and Look Ahead to 2026
Q: What surprised you and perhaps also what was your favorite part of the project so far?
The favorite part is seeing how the project's qualitative analyses are complemented by quantitative dashboards, which reveal patterns like the rapid growth in cross-border judicial engagements and the way provincial-level diplomacy organizes China's outreach in adjacent regions.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Asia Insight

What is Asia Insight about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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1. Nigel Cory
2. Emily de La Bruyère
3. Ariel Tan
4. Nur Shahadah Jamil
5. Martin Thorley
6. Carla Freeman
7. Shibani Mahtani
8. Mike Green

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