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Bhumjaithai's First Year in Power with Ken Lohatepanont Oct 08, 2026

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

Southeast Asia Radio & State of Play Crossover: Is the U.S.-Philippines Alliance Really at a Historic High? Sep 24, 2026

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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.

The Future of EU-Southeast Asia Relations with Max Bergmann Sep 10, 2026

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This week, Greg was joined by Max Bergmann to discuss their upcoming report on EU-Southeast Asia coordination under the Trump Administration.

Pacific Airwaves - Votes, Vessels, and Vulnerabilities Sep 03, 2026

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John and Monica discuss Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting, elections, and other regional developments.

Myanmar’s Path Forward with Morgan Michaels Aug 27, 2026

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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.

Cambodia’s Scam Center Ecosystem with Shibani Mahtani Aug 13, 2026

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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.

Pacific Airwaves - Missile Tests and Mutual Defense Aug 06, 2026

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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.

Sara Duterte’s Impeachment and Philippine Politics with Regine Cabato Jul 31, 2026

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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 outlook to Japanese engagement within the region.

Southeast Asia’s Strategic Alignment Future with Prashanth Parameswaran Jul 16, 2026

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This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss his new book on the future of Southeast Asia’s strategic alignment amid U.S.-China rivalry. Lauren and Sebastian cover the latest in the region, from Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial to region-wide efforts against illegal drugs.

Southeast Asian Responses to U.S.-China Conflict with Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran Jul 02, 2026

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This week, Greg was joined by Natalie Sambhi and Bich Tran to discuss their new report on the factors that would shape Southeast Asian responses to potential U.S.-China conflict. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest from Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy to the latest updates on scam centers.