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Foreign Policy and Domestic Politics in Indonesia with Mehu Sitepu Jul 24, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Mehu Sitepu to discuss developments in Indonesian foreign policy and domestic politics. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, including the Cambodian conscription law, a new SpaceX project in Vietnam, and critical minerals in Myanmar.

Political Instability in Thailand with Fuadi Pitsuwan Jul 10, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Fuadi Pitsuwan to discuss the unfolding domestic situation in Thailand in the aftermath of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s leaked phone call with Hun Sen. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from the suspected Chinese national, Alice Guo, infiltrating the Philippines to the latest craze, Labubus.

Echonomics - Asia Emerges from Financial Crisis Jul 03, 2025

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In this special episode, listen to the second episode of CSIS’s newest podcast, Echonomic that investigates how past economic events in Asia continue to impact U.S. policy today.

The story of the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis continues in this episode. Hear the “Echonomics”’ guests discuss how the U.S., International Monetary Fund, and global organizations learned from the crisis and why it was, and still is, important to get to know Asia and its economies.

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Timor Leste’s ASEAN Process with Parker Novak Jun 26, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Parker Novak to discuss Timor Leste's ASEAN accession process. Japhet and Rocio cover the latest from the region, from the Indonesian president’s talks with Putin to military agreements between Philippines and Japan.

Echonomics - Asia Engulfed in Financial Crisis Jun 18, 2025

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In this special episode, listen to the first episode of CSIS’s newest podcast, Echonomics that investigates how past economic events in Asia continue to impact U.S. policy today.

In 1997, Thailand’s currency collapsed, setting off a currency contagion that spread across Asia and threatened to take down several economies with it. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Siwage Dharma Negara, Caroline Atkinson, and Paul Blustein discuss the origins of the crisis and the impact it had on markets across the region.

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Summit Outcomes with Prashanth Parameswaran Jun 12, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran to discuss the ASEAN Summit, the ASEAN-GCC-China Joint Summit, and the Shangri-la Dialogue. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from the Thai-Cambodia border skirmish to rising AI investments in ASEAN countries.

Pacific Airwaves: Fragility, Instability, and Growth in the Pacific May 29, 2025

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Andreyka and John discuss recent developments in New Caledonia, public health, economic turbulence, and more.

Midterm Elections in the Philippines with Aries Arugay May 29, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Aries Arugay to discuss the Philippines’ midterm elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from updates on Myanmar to Cambodian Remembrance Day.

Trump’s First 100 Days with Marc Mealy May 15, 2025

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Greg and Elina are joined by Marc Mealy to discuss Trump’s first 100 days in office. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from ASEAN free trade with China to Hun Sen’s recent diplomatic visits.

Aftermath of Myanmar Earthquake with Erin Murphy May 01, 2025

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Greg was joined by Erin Murphy to discuss updates in Myanmar following the earthquake. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from tariff negotiations to the Indonesia-Russia bilateral relationship.

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