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Pacific Airwaves - Rivalry, Resilience, and Regional Unity Oct 30, 2025

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Monica and Andreyka discuss great power rivalry in the Pacific, climate change, and domestic politics in Nauru and the Solomon Islands.

Trump at ASEAN with Brian Eyler and Prashanth Parameswaran Oct 30, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran and Brian Eyler to discuss recent summits across the Indo-Pacific, including the ASEAN and East Asia Summits. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from mass scam operations in Cambodia to Myanmar’s upcoming general elections.

Quick Deals, Lasting Dread: Trump 2.0 in Southeast Asia with Greg Poling Oct 16, 2025

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Greg and Elina discuss Greg’s section of the recent CSIS compendium, “Navigating Disruption: Ally and Partner Responses to U.S. Foreign Policy.” Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from protests to contaminated shrimp.

Thai Politics Update with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont Oct 02, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Ken Mathis Lohatepanont to discuss the latest updates from Thailand, including the new Bhumjaithai-led government, the fate of the Shinawatras, and the snap elections scheduled in 4 months.

Myanmar Conflict Update with Su Mon Thant Sep 18, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Su Mon Thant, Asia-Pacific Senior Analyst at ACLED, to discuss current events in Myanmar including the state of the battlefield and the upcoming elections in December.

Pacific Airwaves – Forums, Fishing, and Foreign Investment Sep 04, 2025

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Andreyka and John discuss the Pacific Islands Forum, U.S. engagement in the region, and Nauru’s Chinese investment deal.

Malaysia's Foreign and Domestic Policy Landscape with Shahril Hamdan Sep 04, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Shahril Hamdan to discuss the most recent developments in Malaysian domestic politics, as well as Malaysia's foreign policy during its ASEAN chair year.

Regional Development Financing with Scott Morris Aug 21, 2025

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Greg is joined by Scott Morris, Asian Development Bank Vice President for East and Southeast Asia, and the Pacific, to discuss the evolving nature of development finance within the region. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from collisions in the South China Sea to Singapore National Day.

Trade Developments in Southeast Asia with Barbara Weisel Aug 07, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Barbara Weisel to discuss developments in trade within the region. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from updates on Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment to Laos' engagement with Russia.

Friendship, Freedom and Fractures: Re-Tuning into the Pacific Jul 31, 2025

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Monica and John discuss independence movements in New Caledonia and Bougainville, deep sea mining in the Pacific, and regional news and developments.

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