Southeast Asia Program

The CSIS Southeast Asia Program is the premier forum for sustained high-level policy dialogue focusing on Southeast Asia and U.S. interests in the region

The Southeast Asia Program provides policy recommendations and support for U.S.–Southeast Asia relations and builds political, economic, and people-to-people ties between the United States and Southeast Asian countries.

In this effort, the Southeast Asia Program:

  • Raises the level of focus on Southeast Asia through educating, enlightening, and making regional issues and leaders more accessible to a U.S. audience.
  • Broadens the constituency of active and interested parties in the United States that are engaged in the policy dialogue on Southeast Asia.
  • Develops a strong foundation of research-based knowledge to encourage dynamic policy dialogue in support of sound security, economic, human rights, and people-to-people policies toward Southeast Asia.
  • Attracts the world’s most talented and knowledgeable researchers and thinkers to contribute to the CSIS Southeast Asia Program.

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Lessons from the Manila Strategy Forum

The bilateral relationship between the United States and the Philippines has experienced a renaissance over the last five years. Despite this positive direction, both militarily and economically, the Philippines does not receive sufficient attention in Washington.

Report by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — February 25, 2026

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Greg Poling, Elina Noor, and Japhet Quitzon highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy.

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Domestic Politics Updates in Malaysia with Asrul Sani

This week, Greg is joined by Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani to discuss the latest updates from Malaysian domestic politics in the aftermath of a “corporate mafia” political scandal. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest, from Myanmar’s leadership changes to tech investments in Thailand.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, Lauren Mai, and Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani — April 9, 2026

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Pacific Airwaves - Investment, Influence, and Power Politics

John and Andreyka discuss the U.S.–Pacific Investment Summit, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau’s travel throughout the region, and domestic politics across the Pacific. 

Podcast Episode by John Augé and Andreyka Natalegawa — April 1, 2026

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Plugging into Reality: The ASEAN Power Grid

Without functioning power systems, clear rules, and credible institutions, the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) risks becoming another regional ambition that never fully materializes.

Blog Post by Syahpati Alfatarah — March 30, 2026

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Laos National Assembly Outcomes with Murray Hiebert

This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Murray Hiebert to unpack the latest from Laos’ National Assembly and the country’s future direction. Patal and Japhet cover the latest from the region, from energy crises to Thai politics.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, Murray Hiebert, and Elina Noor — March 26, 2026

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The Latest on Southeast Asia: Regional Tariff Turmoil Continues

Malaysian trade minister Johari Abdul Ghani declared on March 15 that his country’s Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with the United States has been rendered “null and void” following the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 20 decision striking down the Trump administration’s worldwide tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — March 19, 2026

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Border War, Scam Centers, and Cambodian Politics

This week, Greg is joined by Sophal Ear to discuss Cambodian domestic politics and the Hun Manet government’s push against scam centers. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest in the region, from government turmoil in Malaysia to airstrikes in Myanmar. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, Lauren Mai, and Japhet Quitzon — March 13, 2026

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The Latest on Southeast Asia: Southeast Asia Reacts to the Iran War

Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) issued a joint statement on March 4 calling for an immediate ceasefire following the U.S.-Israeli surprise strikes on Iran and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Blog Post by Lauren Mai and Gregory B. Poling — March 5, 2026

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Tariff Ruling and US-ASEAN Trade with Amb. Brian McFeeters

Greg and Elina are joined by Amb. Brian McFeeters to discuss U.S.-ASEAN trade in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling and the recently concluded U.S.-Indonesia trade deal. Japhet and Lois cover the latest from the region, from the Board of Peace to Sara Duterte’s 2028 presidential bid.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Elina Noor, Japhet Quitzon, and Lois Ramilo — February 26, 2026

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