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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-1... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Haroro Ingram to discuss the results of the recent elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.

In this special episode of Pacific Airwaves, Andreyka and Monica speak with Kathryn Paik to discuss the CSIS Australia Chair’s new interactive tool, Security Influence in the Pacific: Who's Competing—and Where?

On this episode, Greg and Elina are joined by Ken Lohatepanont to discuss Thai domestic politics after Bhumjaithai's first year in power.

On the sidelines of the Southeast Asia Program's second annual Manila Strategy Forum earlier this month, Greg sat down with Will Todman and Amb. John Negroponte to talk about the U.S.-Philippine alliance.

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Recent Guests

Ken Lohatepanont
PhD candidate in political science at the University of Michigan; author of Coffee Parliament
University of Michigan; Coffee Parliament (Substack)
Episode: Bhumjaithai's First Year in Power with Ken Lohatepanont
John Negroponte
Ambassador, former Director of National Intelligence, former Deputy Secretary of State; Co-Chair of the US Philippine Society
Former U.S. government officials; US Philippine Society
Episode: Southeast Asia Radio & State of Play Crossover: Is the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Really at a Historic High?
Max Bergmann
Director of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia program at CSIS
CSIS
Episode: The Future of EU-Southeast Asia Relations with Max Bergmann
Morgan Michaels
Research fellow with IISC, International Institute for Strategic Studies
IISS
Episode: Myanmar’s Path Forward with Morgan Michaels
Shibani Mahtani
Freelance investigative journalist, formerly with The Washington Post
Episode: Cambodia’s Scam Center Ecosystem with Shibani Mahtani
Regine Cabato
Freelance investigative journalist in the Philippines; former Washington Post Manila reporter (2018-2024)
Washington Post, Al Jazeera, BBC, Wall Street Journal
Episode: Sara Duterte’s Impeachment and Philippine Politics with Regine Cabato
Prashanth Parameswaran
Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute; founder of ASEAN Wonk
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Episode: Southeast Asia’s Strategic Alignment Future with Prashanth Parameswaran
Natalie Sambhi
Senior Policy Fellow with the Asia Society Australia; founder/executive director of Verve Research
Asia Society Australia; Verve Research
Episode: Southeast Asian Responses to U.S.-China Conflict with Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran
Bich Tran
Research Fellow with the Rajaratnam School of International Studies; Non-Resident Senior Fellow with Verve
RSIS (Nanyang Technological University); Verve Research
Episode: Southeast Asian Responses to U.S.-China Conflict with Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran

Hosts

Greg Poling
Host of Southeast Asia Radio; CSIS
Elina Noor
Co-host on Southeast Asia Radio; Senior Fellow
Lauren Mai
Host/producer
Andrey Kanatolagawa
Host in the studio; Southeast Asia Program

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 82 ratings
  • Good but…

    It’s good but the first segment with news from the region is a kinda silly rehearsed headlines conversation that feels a bit juvenile so I just skip that…

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    3
    user00798
    United States3 years ago
  • Keep it csis style

    Listened to my first episode today and didn’t unfollow only as phone was in the shed while working outside. Luckily I got through the first flippant 10 min, because the remainder was quite useful.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sabang97
    United States3 years ago
  • I Love This Show!

    I love everything about this show! Genius from start to finish, consistently. The talent, the analysis, the extremely important subject space that it fills, but not least of all, I love the format. More CSIS shows could benefit from this show’s excellent example. ——— “Pacific Airwaves” also gets 5 stars! Ms. Lee is clearly very talented, and this is highly needed content that should be permanent, not ephemeral.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJG179
    United States3 years ago
  • I Love This Show!

    “Pacific Waves” also gets 5 stars! Ms. Lee is clearly very talented, and this is highly needed content that should be permanent, not ephemeral. ———

    I love everything about this show! Genius from start to finish, consistently. The talent, the analysis, the extremely important subject space that it fills, but not least of all, I love the format. More CSIS shows could benefit from this show’s excellent example.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RJG179
    United States3 years ago
  • SEA

    Sound is poor. Can’t tell what is being said. Are you recording over phones? Disappointing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    myrrlah
    Canada4 years ago

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High-caliber guests and credible analysis from policy institutions.
Balanced, expert-driven coverage of Southeast Asia.
Audience appreciates practical implications for policymakers and sponsors.

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#90
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#215
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#44
Italy/Government
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#89
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#6
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#36
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Bhumjaithai's First Year in Power with Ken Lohatepanont
Q: What has been the core strength of Bhumjaithai one year into its governance?
The party has shown electoral dominance and the ability to blend existing political strengths into a more centrist, technocratic image, attracting elites and moderating the political discourse, which helped sustain governance despite various challenges.
The Future of EU-Southeast Asia Relations with Max Bergmann
Q: How does Europe's response to the Trump era differ from Southeast Asia's approach, and why should we expect Europe to engage more deeply with Southeast Asia now?
Europe moved from a guarded, 'ostrich' posture to a more active strategy, using trade agreements and regulatory leadership to preserve the liberal order, while Southeast Asia is pursuing diverse bilateral and multilateral pacts, including CPTPP engagements, as a hedge against great power rivalry and to secure economic growth.
Sara Duterte’s Impeachment and Philippine Politics with Regine Cabato
Q: Can you summarize the core charges against Sara Duterte and why they are significant?
The core charges include misuse of funds, an assassination plot against the president and first lady, and multiple corruption allegations surrounding confidential funds; these touch on both personal liability and governance, with potential implications for her eligibility to run in 2028 depending on the Senate vote.
Southeast Asia’s Strategic Alignment Future with Prashanth Parameswaran
Q: What is the core argument of your new book?
The core argument is that Southeast Asian states maintain agency through multi-alignment, moving beyond a simple US-China binary to engage multiple actors and regions, and balancing capabilities and interests across sectors.
Southeast Asian Responses to U.S.-China Conflict with Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran
Q: What would matter most to leaders if a U.S.–China conflict broke out in the Indo-Pacific?
Leaders would weigh a mix of factors including national interests, proximity to conflicts, internal politics, and the degree of cohesion within ASEAN, leading to varied priorities across countries.

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A regional policy-focused discussion series that covers Southeast Asia's geopolitics, security dynamics, and governance, with expert guests and in-depth host analysis. Episodes routinely examine US–China competition, regional alliances, defense readiness, and regional diplomacy, alongside domestic political developments in countries like Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Notable strengths include high-caliber guest roster from think tanks and government-affiliated institutions, a brisk roundtable format, and a consistent emphasis on practical implications for policymakers and business leaders navigating a multipolar Indo-Pacific landscape.

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Recent guests on Southeast Asia Radio include:

1. Ken Lohatepanont
2. John Negroponte
3. Max Bergmann
4. Morgan Michaels
5. Shibani Mahtani
6. Regine Cabato
7. Prashanth Parameswaran
8. Natalie Sambhi

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