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Engaging the Eagle - Exploring U.S. Foreign Policy in Southeast Asia

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Southeast Asia
China
U.s.-China Relations
Donald Trump
Indo-Pacific
United States
Trump Administration
Tariffs
AUKUS
Us-Indonesia Relations
Ukraine
U.S. Foreign Policy
Kamala Harris
2024 Elections
South China Sea
US Foreign Policy
American Strategy
Taiwan
Russia
Prabowo Subianto

Want to hear about the latest developments and prospects for U.S.-Southeast Asia ties? Tune in to our podcast as we explore these topics with our network of regional experts. Engaging the Eagle is the official podcast by the U.S. Programme in the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, RSIS, NTU, Singapore. The views expressed in this podcast are the speakers’ own and do not represent the offi... more

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The United States and Indonesia signed a Major Defence Cooperation Partnership (MDCP) on April 13, signifying a new stage in bilateral defence cooperation. The MDCP’s three pillars concern military modernisation and capacity building; training and pr... more

This episode examines how ongoing conflicts in the Middle East are reshaping maritime security dynamics and strategic calculations across Asia’s critical sea lanes. It explores the extent to which disruptions at key chokepoints, such as the Strait of... more

Since the start of March, Southeast Asian economies have been met with bad news from outside the region. For one, the US war on Iran has created economic ripple effects that reverberated beyond the Middle East. Then, on March 11, the US Trade Represe... more

For years, successive US governments have expressed a desire to make Asia their primary strategic interest – but that push for a pivot to Asia seems to have faded. The most recent National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategymake it clear ... more

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Recent Guests

Aristo Damawan
Assistant Professor, Universitas Indonesia
Universitas Indonesia / Indonesian defense community
Episode: Episode 40 - Assessing the US-Indonesia Major Defence Cooperation Partnership
Iis Gindasha
Research Fellow, Indonesia Programme, RSIS
RSIS
Episode: Episode 40 - Assessing the US-Indonesia Major Defence Cooperation Partnership
John Bradford
Executive Director of Ycaps; Japan Foundation Indo-Pacific Partnerships Fellow
Ycaps / RSIS
Episode: Episode 39 - YCAPS and RSIS - War in the Middle East and Its Impact on Asia's Sea Lanes
Fang Yang
Asia Maritime Security Analyst
AMBRI (Asia Maritime Security Analyst)
Episode: Episode 39 - YCAPS and RSIS - War in the Middle East and Its Impact on Asia's Sea Lanes
Manu Bhaskaran
Partner of Centennial Group International and founding director and CEO of Centennial Asia Advisors
Centennial Asia Advisors / Centennial Group International
Episode: Episode 38 - Iran and 301: Incoming Economic Shocks for Southeast Asia
Zack Cooper
Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and lecturer at Princeton University
American Enterprise Institute; Princeton University
Episode: Episode 37 - Asia After America - A Conversation with Dr Zack Cooper
William James
Assistant Professor, Deputy Coordinator of the Master of Science in Strategic Studies Programme
RSIS Graduate School
Episode: Episode 35 - Trump's Desire for Greenland and Its Implications for the International Order
Derek Grossman
Professor of the Practice of Political Science and International Relations
University of Southern California, adjunct senior fellow with the Indo-Pacific Security Programme at the Center for a New American Security
Episode: Episode 32 - Another Look at Trump's Indo-Pacific Strategy with Prof. Derek Grossman
Dr. Su-Hyun Lee
Senior Associate Fellow at the Centre for Multilateralism Studies and Coordinator of the MSc in International Political Economy Programme at RSIS
Centre for Multilateralism Studies, RSIS
Episode: Episode 31 - Examining the US-South Korea Relationship

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Episode 38 - Iran and 301: Incoming Economic Shocks for Southeast Asia
Q: What is the difference between Section 301 tariffs and the earlier universal tariffs under the President's authority?
Section 301 tariffs are targeted, can be calibrated to specific countries, and require a defined temporary period with congressional approval, whereas earlier tariffs were more general and broader in scope; the latter faced legal and constitutional questions that affected credibility and implementation.
Episode 37 - Asia After America - A Conversation with Dr Zack Cooper
Q: Why did you think the TPP mattered so much, and what happened when it wasn't ratified?
He suggests that ratifying the TPP could have created a more binding economic framework in the region, making it harder for the US to retreat from Asia, whereas its defeat allowed opponents to reframe regional economic policy away from a US-led architecture.
Episode 37 - Asia After America - A Conversation with Dr Zack Cooper
Q: What motivated you to write the article and how would you summarize it for a mainstream audience?
Cooper argues that the US pivot to Asia has not been implemented as intended despite intent, with shifting strategies and competing priorities, and he emphasizes the need for a more realistic and cohesive approach that builds durable regional alliances and economic networks.
Episode 35 - Trump's Desire for Greenland and Its Implications for the International Order
Q: Why does Mr. Trump want to control Greenland? What appeared to be the motivating factors behind his aggressive stance?
The guest outlines multiple drivers: strategic defense interests (missile early warning and GIUK anti-submarine role), opportunities from Arctic trade routes, access to minerals, and broader domestic political signaling including national ego and a transactional approach to power.
Episode 31 - Examining the US-South Korea Relationship
Q: What should be the South Korean government's approach after the ICE raid in Georgia?
The South Korean government must balance its national interest with cooperation strategies in dealing with the US, especially regarding investment and trade deals.

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A policy-focused show examining U.S. foreign policy in Southeast Asia through the lens of geopolitics, trade, security, and regional alliances. Episodes consistently explore how U.S.-China competition, tariffs and trade policy, energy security, and alliance dynamics shape Southeast Asian economies and security environments, with regular input from think tanks, universities, and RSIS-affiliated experts. Notable strengths include high-level policy analysis grounded in current events, a cadre of regional and US-based scholars, and a clear emphasis on practical implications for policymakers and business leaders engaging with the region.

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