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The “Asia Chessboard” features in-depth conversations with the most prominent strategic thinkers on Asia. Host Michael Green, Henry A. Kissinger Chair at CSIS and CEO of the United States Studies Centre, takes the debate beyond the headlines of the day to explore the historical context and inside decision-making process on major geopolitical developments from the Himalayas to the South China Sea. ... more

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Mike joins Toshi Yoshihara, Senior Fellow at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments in Washington, D.C., to explore the significance of the First Island Chain in U.S. strategic thinking on Asia. They trace its historical role in achieving... more

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Mike joins Tanvi Madan, senior fellow with the Center for Asia Policy Studies in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution. They discuss developments in the U.S.-India relationship, the U.S.-India security alignment and other areas of c... more

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Mike joins I-Chung Lai, President of The Prospect Foundation. Prior to current role, he held several prominent positions within Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party, serving as Executive Director of the DPP Mission to the United States and as the Di... more

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Mike joins Emily Kilcrease, senior fellow and director of the Energy, Economics, and Security Program at the Center for a New American Security, to unpack how U.S. national security strategy is shaping technology competition with China. They explore ... more

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Recent Guests

Tanvi Madan
Senior Fellow in the Center for Asia Policy Studies at Brookings
Brookings Institution
Episode: Crucial Partners: the Volatile and Indispensable U.S.-India Linkage
I-Chung Lai
President of the Prospect Foundation, an important voice in security policy and geopolitics from Taiwan
Prospect Foundation
Episode: Taiwan’s Strategic Clarity Amid Global Upheaval
Emily Kilcrease
Former Deputy Assistant US Trade Representative overseeing foreign investment policy and current director at the Center for New American Security.
Center for New American Security
Episode: Washington’s New China Tech Strategy
Ely Ratner
Policy scholar practitioner and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Affairs
The Marathon Initiative
Episode: Ely Ratner - Does Asia Need a Collective Defense Pact?
Barbara Weisel
Non-resident scholar in the Asia Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Southeast Asia.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Trade Policy and U.S. Geopolitical Strategy
Nicholas Burns
Roy and Barbara Goodman Family Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and International Relations at Harvard Kennedy School, former U.S. Ambassador to China
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Amb. Nicholas Burns – Allies, Partners, and the U.S.-China Relationship
Ja Ian Chong
Associate Professor of Political Science at the National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
Episode: Singapore’s Strategy for a New Indo-Pacific
Michael Schiffer
Former Assistant Administrator for USAID Bureau for Asia and Senior Advisor in several U.S. agencies
USAID
Episode: Why Aid Matters to Asia Strategy
Ian Storey
Senior fellow at the Yusof Ishak Institute and author of a book on Putin's Russia in Southeast Asia
Yusof Ishak Institute
Episode: Russia, the Newest Disrupter in Southeast Asia?

Host

Michael Green
CEO of the United States Studies Centre, Henry A. Kissinger Chair at CSIS, and prominent expert in international relations with a focus on Asia.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 269 ratings
  • Still too conventional

    In the world changing at this peace, this type of analysis can be misleading overall

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Юлона
    United Statesa year ago
  • True experts from the arena

    I don’t listen to every episode but I have yet to listen to one that I didn’t love and gain some new angle from. Bravo CSIS

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eric Staib
    United Statesa year ago
  • Very good but with some limits

    There is a ton to like in this podcast and I have been listening and recommending for years. Covers a broad range of countries and topics. I do wish 1. Dr. Green would not view himself as a “co-guest” on every episode (let the guest do the lion’s share of the talking, please!) and 2. Bring on some more guests who disagree (in a thoughtful way) with Mike’s (and in the past Jude’s) views. The combination of these two issues can make it a bit predictable and repetitive.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ps19827
    United Statesa year ago
  • 12/19/2024 The Philippines

    After being told to close down our bases & leave the Philippines, we should have let the Philippines solve their own problems. It was obvious the PRC would be able to push around the Philippines without the US there. It is a waste of US taxpayers to close down bases and then to reopen them.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    another RJF
    United Statesa year ago
  • The exit interview

    Brilliant episode. So many insights and so much to ponder on.

    Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annajsays
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the depth and quality of insights provided by experts, making the content highly informative for those interested in Asian affairs.
Many commend the host's ability to navigate complex topics, though some suggest a desire for a more diverse range of perspectives among guests.
Reviews indicate a strong following among professionals and scholars who find the discussions relevant and valuable for understanding modern geopolitical challenges.

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#87
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#108
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#195
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#200
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Amb. Nicholas Burns – Allies, Partners, and the U.S.-China Relationship
Q: Has it become much more zero sum and transactional and things that on their merits are worth doing, Beijing isn't willing to do without getting something in exchange?
Yes, the relationship is far more difficult to manage than it was, with China wanting something in exchange for cooperation.
Amb. Nicholas Burns – Allies, Partners, and the U.S.-China Relationship
Q: Reflecting on your four years there, sort of in historical perspective, where are we in US-China relations?
Burns believes that we are not on a trajectory of inevitable conflict, as both governments do not intend to have one and are engaging in a complicated relationship.
Indo-Pacific Strategy with U.S. Rep. Ami Bera
Q: Are you able to keep focused on North Korea despite it not being the administration's narrative?
Yes, we pay attention to North Korea and work to reinforce commitments to our ally, South Korea.
Indo-Pacific Strategy with U.S. Rep. Ami Bera
Q: What do you think the U.S. should be prioritizing in the Indo-Pacific?
We should be prioritizing everything right now, especially focusing on stabilizing relationships and addressing trade dynamics.
The Biden Administration’s Indo-Pacific Legacy
Q: What do you think about the current state of defense investments and how allies are reacting?
Mira shared that allies are increasing their defense spending but emphasized the need for cooperative frameworks to maintain interoperability and mutual defense capabilities.

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2. I-Chung Lai
3. Emily Kilcrease
4. Ely Ratner
5. Barbara Weisel
6. Nicholas Burns
7. Ja Ian Chong
8. Michael Schiffer

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