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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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This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Morgan Michaels to discuss the Myanmar junta government’s recent diplomatic moves, its engagement with ASEAN, and the outlook for the country moving forward.

This week, Greg and Elina were joined by Shibani Mahtani to discuss the evolving nature of Cambodia’s scam center ecosystem and its broader implications for the region.

Andreyka and Monica discuss China's missile test, shifting Pacific security dynamics, and the latest regional developments. This episode was recorded on August 3, 2026.

This week, Greg is joined by Regine Cabato to cover the latest in Philippine domestic politics, including Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial in the Senate. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest in the region, from Indonesia’s financial outl... more

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Recent Guests

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
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
Le Hong Hiep
Senior fellow, ICES, Institute for Southeast Asia Studies; coordinator of the Vietnam Studies Program
ICES/Institute for Southeast Asia Studies (Singapore)
Episode: Vietnam’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Le Hong Hiep
Edgard Kagan
Ambassador, Senior Advisor and Freeman Chair in China Studies at CSIS; former Ambassador to Malaysia
CSIS
Episode: Trump-Xi Summit Outcomes for Southeast Asia with Amb. Edgard Kagan
Kristi Govella
Japan chair at CSIS, expert on Japan's policy in Southeast Asia
CSIS
Episode: Japan’s Southeast Asia Policy with Kristi Govella
Evan Laksmana
Shangri-La Dialogue Senior Fellow at IISS in Singapore
Institute for Security and Development Policy (IISS)
Episode: Indonesia’s Evolving Foreign Policy with Evan Laksmana
Adrian Ang
Dr. Adrian Ang, RSIS Singapore fellow, coordinator of the United States program at RSIS
RSIS (Singapore)
Episode: Evolving Southeast Asian Perspectives of the United States with Adrian Ang

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 80 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…

    Apple Podcasts
    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
    Canada3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners note occasional audio quality issues in early episodes.
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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#158
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#65
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#105
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#85
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#118
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#153
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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.
Trump-Xi Summit Outcomes for Southeast Asia with Amb. Edgard Kagan
Q: Does this give us enough time for all the preparation to take place that's been missing, and what is your reading of the tea leaves for the September meeting?
Ambassador Kagan suggests there is enough time to coordinate with allies and to implement or recalibrate policies, but he emphasizes the need for clearer, more consistent messaging and closer regional consultation to avoid misperceptions and abrupt policy shifts.
Japan’s Southeast Asia Policy with Kristi Govella
Q: Kristi, what was your big takeaway from Takaichi's swing through Southeast Asia and how it update the FOIP vision?
Kristi explains that the updated FOIP adds concrete pillars around infrastructure for AI and data, public-private collaboration for growth, and a strengthened security dimension, reflecting Japan's intent to align with U.S. policy priorities while regional realities push Tokyo to differentiate its approach across countries.

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

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. Shibani Mahtani
2. Regine Cabato
3. Natalie Sambhi
4. Bich Tran
5. Le Hong Hiep
6. Edgard Kagan
7. Kristi Govella
8. Evan Laksmana

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