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Outcomes of the COP27, G20, ASEAN, and APEC Summits for Southeast Asia with Stephanie Segal Nov 22, 2022

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Greg and Elina talk with Stephanie Segal, a senior fellow at the CSIS Economics Program. They discuss the outcomes from the COP27, G20, ASEAN, and APEC Summits and implications for Southeast Asia. Karen is joined by Ray Joseph, intern for the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.

The Implications of the NSS, NDS, and US Midterms for Southeast Asia with Christopher Johnstone Nov 10, 2022

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Greg chats with Christopher Johnstone, Senior Adviser and Japan Chair at CSIS, about the implications of the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and US midterms for Southeast Asia. Karen is joined by David Dennis, an Associate with The Asia Group and a former intern for CSIS’ Southeast Asia Program, to cover the latest developments from the region.

The Private Sector Perspective on IPEF and APEC with Ambassador Ted Osius Oct 27, 2022

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Greg and Elina talk with Ted Osius, the former United States Ambassador to Vietnam and the President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council. They discuss the private sector's perspective on the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) and the key issues for the upcoming APEC Leaders’ Summit in November. Karen is joined by Mike Tiernan, research intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest developments in the region.

Beijing’s Global Media Influence in Southeast Asia with BC Han Oct 13, 2022

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Greg and Elina talk with BC Han, a former researcher at Freedom House. They discuss Freedom House’s recent publication on Beijing’s Global Media Influence and the report's findings in Southeast Asia. Karen is joined by Ike Barrash, research intern for the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS, to cover the latest developments in the region.

Data Governance in Southeast Asia with Elina Noor Sep 29, 2022

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Greg talks with co-host Elina Noor on her latest report, “Raising Standards: Data and Artificial Intelligence in Southeast Asia.” Andreyka is joined by Karen Lee, the new Research Associate here at CSIS’s Southeast Asia Program, to cover the latest developments from the region.

Party Politics in Malaysia with Sophie Lemière Sep 15, 2022

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Elina talks with Sophie Lemière, a political anthropologist and an adjunct fellow with the CSIS Southeast Asia Program, on recent political developments in Malaysia. Andreyka is joined by Camille Bismonte, an associate with the East Asia & Pacific practice at Albright Stonebridge Group and former intern for the CSIS Southeast Asia Program, to cover the latest news from the region.

Australian Priorities in Southeast Asia with Huong Le Thu Sep 01, 2022

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Greg talks with Huong Le Thu, adjunct fellow for the Southeast Asia Program and principal policy Fellow at the Perth USAsia Centre. They discuss the priorities that Washington and Canberra should pursue in Southeast Asia. Andreyka is joined by Danielle Fallin, program coordinator and research assistant for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest news from the region.

Checking in on the Marcos Administration with Chester Cabalza Aug 18, 2022

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Greg and Elina talk with Chester Cabalza, president and founder of the International Development and Security Cooperation. They discuss how the Marcos administration in the Philippines is going and check in on the state of the U.S.-Philippines alliance. Simon is joined by Jared Tupuola, program manager and research associate with the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS, to cover legal developments in Myanmar, the latest on Najib’s 1MDB trial, and high-speed rail in Vietnam!

Thai Political Updates with Pongkwan "PK" Sawasdipakdi Aug 04, 2022

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Greg talks with Pongkwan “PK” Sawasdipakdi, a lecturer at Thammasat University in Thailand. They discuss the recent Bangkok gubernatorial election and what that may portend for the general election next year. Simon is joined by Japhet Quitzon, program coordinator and research assistant for the CSIS Scholl Chair in International Business and former intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS to cover new diplomatic activity in the region, executions in Myanmar, and the Great Malaysian Chicken Crisis of 2022!

The Situation on the Ground in Myanmar with Erin Murphy Jul 21, 2022

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Greg talks with Erin Murphy, deputy director and senior fellow for the Economics Program at CSIS, about the current situation on the ground in post-coup Myanmar. Simon is joined by Meghan Murphy, a Young Professionals Program participant at the East-West Center in Washington and a former research intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the G20 meetings in Bali, coal, and Secretary Blinken’s visit to Thailand.