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The Reinvigoration of the U.S.-Philippines Alliance with Charmaine Willoughby Apr 20, 2023

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Greg and Elina sit down with Charmaine Willoughby, Associate Professor at the Department of International Studies at De La Salle University in the Philippines. They discuss the latest flurry of developments in the U.S.-Philippines Alliance, including the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, Balikatan joint military exercises, and new EDCA sites. Karen is joined by Margaret Lin, intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

AUKUS and Australia’s Evolving Role in the Indo-Pacific with Charles Edel Apr 06, 2023

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Greg and Elina unpack the AUKUS trilateral security pact with CSIS Australia Chair Charles Edel. They discuss what the agreement entails, why it matters for Australia, and how regional partners in Southeast Asia are responding. Karen is joined by Diego Lingad, former intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Breaking Down the Asia Power Index with Susannah Patton Mar 23, 2023

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Greg and Elina talk with Susannah Patton, Director of the Southeast Asia Program at the Lowy Institute, an international policy think tank in Australia. They discuss key findings and unexpected results from the Asia Power Index, the Institute’s annual assessment that maps the changing distribution of power in the region. Karen is joined by Estey Chen, former intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Southeast Asia’s 2023 Economic Outlook with Juita Mohamad Mar 09, 2023

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Greg and Elina talk with Juita Mohamad, Director of the Economics and Business Unit at the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) in Kuala Lumpur. They discuss Southeast Asia’s economic outlook, including the region’s prospects for post-pandemic recovery, opportunities from IPEF and RCEP, and the impact of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. Karen is joined by Dylan Kean, a former researcher with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

The BURMA Act and U.S. Policy Toward Myanmar with Michael Martin Feb 23, 2023

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Greg and Elina sit down with Michael Martin, adjunct fellow with the Southeast Asia Program and former specialist for Asian affairs at the Congressional Research Service. They discuss the provisions in the recently passed BURMA Act and what they mean for Myanmar’s military junta and resistance forces. Karen is joined by Monica Sato, a new research associate with CSIS’ Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, to cover the latest from the region.

Managing Partnerships in Southeast Asia with Blake Herzinger Feb 09, 2023

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Greg and Elina talk with Blake Herzinger, a nonresident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. They discuss Blake’s recent article in Foreign Policy, and how the US can more effectively engage with partners in the Indo-Pacific. Karen is joined by Steven Vo, research intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Vietnam’s Political Shakeup with Nguyen Phuong Linh Jan 26, 2023

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Greg sits down with Nguyen Phuong Linh, a Vietnam analyst and a former journalist in Hanoi for the Financial Times and Reuters. They discuss the timing behind Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s unprecedented resignation and internal dynamics within the Vietnamese Communist Party. Karen is joined by Arin Chinnasathian, former intern with the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

Malaysia’s New Government with Tricia Yeoh Jan 12, 2023

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Greg and Elina chat with Tricia Yeoh, CEO of the Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS) in Kuala Lumpur, about the formation and priorities of Malaysia’s new government. Karen is joined by Margaux Garcia, former intern with the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS and analyst at C4ADS, to cover the latest from the region.

Southeast Asia Radio Holiday Special: A Recap of the Region in 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023 Dec 21, 2022

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For Southeast Asia Radio’s special holiday episode, Greg and Elina answer questions from Andreyka Natalegawa, Danielle Fallin, and Karen Lee from the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS. They cover everything from Southeast Asia’s evolving relationship with the United States and China, upcoming elections in 2023, and Greg and Elina’s favorite holiday traditions. Karen is joined by Harrison Prétat, associate director and associate fellow with the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

The Resistance Movement in Myanmar with Ye Myo Hein Dec 08, 2022

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Greg and Elina sit down with Ye Myo Hein, a visiting scholar at the U.S. Institute of Peace. They discuss the ongoing resistance movement against the military junta in Myanmar. Karen is joined by Adrien Chorn, former intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.