Greg and Elina discuss the impact of shuttering USAID programs in Southeast Asia with Michael Schiffer. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Pete Hegseth’s visit to the Philippines to Timor Leste’s ASEAN membership bid.
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Pacific Airwaves – Continuity and Change in Pacific Politics
Monica and John discuss local constitution amendments, independence talks, Samoan political drama, and more.
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Indonesia’s Foreign Policy under Prabowo with Evan Laksmana
Greg and Elina are joined by Evan Laksmana to discuss Indonesia’s foreign policy under Prabowo. Japhet and Gemma cover the latest from the region, from Duterte’s arrest to visa bans for Thai officials.
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Vietnam’s “Era of National Rise” with Khang Vu
Greg and Elina talk with Khang Vu. They discuss Vietnam’s bureaucratic reforms and its declaration of an “Era of National Rise.” Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from Ramadan to an update on scam centers in Thailand and Myanmar.
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Pacific Airwaves – Aid, Alliances, and Uncertainty
Andreyka welcomes new co-host John Augé to Pacific Airwaves to discuss Trump’s return to the White House, the impact of USAID cuts to the region, the Cook Islands’ cooperative agreements with China, and more.
CSIS’ Greg Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai, joined by Elina Noor, Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy. We’ll cover everything you want to know about Southeast Asia. Geopolitics in the region? Recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy and human rights? Nothing is off limits! So join us for “Southeast Asia Radio” every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.
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