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

Trump Administration

United States

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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Episode 39 - YCAPS and RSIS - War in the Middle East and Its Impact on Asia's Sea Lanes

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

23 Apr 2026 • 34 min

Episode 38 - Iran and 301: Incoming Economic Shocks for Southeast Asia

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

24 Mar 2026 • 25 min

Episode 37 - Asia After America - A Conversation with Dr Zack Cooper

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

5 Mar 2026 • 35 min

Episode 36 - 7 Weeks into 2026 - Trump's Foreign Policy Actions and their Implications for Southeast Asia

Barely 50 days into 2026, it feels like an eternity has passed in the realm of US foreign policy. From Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela on January 3, to the standoff over Greenland, to the announcement of the Board of Peace, there is a long li... more

19 Feb 2026 • 22 min

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Recent Guests

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

Hal Brands

Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Professor of Global Affairs at Johns Hopkins SAIS

Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

Episode: Episode 30 - Assessing American Strategy in the Indo-Pacific - A Conversation with Prof. Hal Brands

Dr. Makio Miyagawa

Adjunct senior fellow at RSIS, with a background in various positions at the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

RSIS

Episode: Episode 29 - Assessing the Implications of Trump's Tariffs for Japan

Professor Joseph Liow

Tan Kah Kee Chair of Comparative and International Politics and Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Nanyang Technological University

Nanyang Technological University

Episode: Episode 28 - Why is Southeast Asia Drifting Towards China? A Conversation with Prof. Joseph Liow

Dr. Steven Metz

Consultant with the Military Studies Programme at RSIS, expert in national security and strategy

Military Studies Programme at RSIS, NTU, Singapore

Episode: Episode 27 - Is the US Ready for a Major War in Asia?

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Gavin

Co-host and Research Fellow with expertise in U.S. foreign policy and Southeast Asian affairs.

Colin

Co-host and Senior Research Fellow focused on strategic studies and security in Southeast Asia.

Kevin

Co-host and Associate Research Fellow with a focus on U.S.-Southeast Asia relations.

Adrian

Co-host and Research Fellow specializing in international relations and policy analysis.

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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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