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U.S. and Chinese Influence in Southeast Asia with Andreyka Natalegawa Jul 27, 2023

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Greg and Elina chat with Andreyka Natalegawa to discuss the program’s upcoming report on U.S. and Chinese influence in Southeast Asia. Japhet is joined by Nickii Arcado, a former Research Intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Pacific Airwaves - Won't You Be My Neighbor? Jul 25, 2023

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Jared welcomes new podcast co-host, Monica Sato, to Pacific Airwaves and the pair delve into Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare's trip to China, musings of Pacific defense forces, deep seabed mining negotiations, and an update on COFA delays with RMI.

South China Sea Updates with Natalie Sambhi and Harrison Prétat Jul 13, 2023

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Greg and Elina, joined by Natalie Sambhi and Harrison Prétat, give an update on the state of play in the South China Sea. Japhet is joined by Ramil Mercado, Intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Indonesia’s Upcoming Presidential Elections with Philips Vermonte Jun 29, 2023

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Greg and Elina sit down with Philips Vermonte, dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) and senior fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Indonesia. They discuss the frontrunners in Indonesia’s upcoming presidential elections in February 2024, their policy platforms, and President Joko Widodo’s legacy. Karen is joined by Japhet Quitzon, new research associate with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Pacific Airwaves – External Powers in the Pacific Jun 22, 2023

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Karen and Jared discuss the first-ever South Korea-Pacific Islands Summit, Japan’s plans to release nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, and a new task force in the U.S. House of Representatives on countering Chinese influence in the Pacific. A surprise guest from AMTI makes an appearance.

Takeaways from the Shangri-La Dialogue Jun 15, 2023

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Greg and Elina discuss takeaways from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, interspersed with Greg’s interviews with conference participants on the ground. They discuss the speeches from U.S. defense secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu, responses from ASEAN delegates, and the controversial remarks from Indonesian defense minister Prabowo Subianto. Karen is joined by Lam Tran, Program Coordinator for the Australia Chair at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Report Launch: Clean Energy and Decarbonization in Southeast Asia Jun 01, 2023

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Elina grills Danielle, Karen, and Greg from the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS on their new report on decarbonization in the region. They discuss key takeaways from the report, possibility for U.S.-China cooperation in the sector, domestic electric vehicle industries, and more. Karen is joined by Mai Takahata, intern for the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Welcome to Pacific Airwaves! – Secretary Blinken goes to Papua New Guinea May 25, 2023

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In the inaugural episode of Pacific Airwaves, Karen and Jared discuss President Biden’s cancelled trip to Papua New Guinea, the renewal of Compacts of Free Association agreements with Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia, and new U.S. Embassies in the Pacific Islands.

Understanding the Thai Elections with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont May 18, 2023

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Greg and Elina talk with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Political Science at the University of Michigan and a writer for the Thai Enquirer. They discuss the results of Thailand’s general elections and what the Move Forward Party’s historic win means for the country’s political future. Karen is joined by Alden Hartopo, former intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Southeast Asia Radio One-Year Anniversary Special: Listener Q&A May 04, 2023

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Greg and Elina celebrate Southeast Asia Radio’s one-year anniversary with Andreyka Natalegawa, Danielle Fallin, and Karen Lee of the Southeast Asia Program team. They answer questions from listeners on the region’s 21st century challenges, security partnerships, advice for young professionals interested in Southeast Asia, and more. Karen is joined by Simon Tran Hudes, former research associate with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.