Best Csis Indonesia Podcasts (2024)

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Indonesia’s Transition to Prabowo with Ben Bland 34:59

6d ago34:59

34:59

Ahead of Prabowo Subianto’s inauguration, Greg and Elina unpack the latest updates from Indonesia with Ben Bland. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from Singapore’s former Transport Minister S. Iswaran’s corruption case to Cambodia pulling out of the CLV-DTA project.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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The Latest on Myanmar with Jack Myint and Andreyka Natalegawa 37:26

20d ago37:26

37:26

Greg unpacks the latest updates from Myanmar with Jack Myint and Andreyka Natalegawa. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region: from the Kanlaon volcano in the Philippines to mpox cases throughout Southeast Asia.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Turmoil in Thailand with Pongkwan “PK” Sawasdipakdi 37:12

1M ago37:12

37:12

Greg and Elina unpack the latest political developments in Thailand with Pongkwan “PK” Sawasdipakdi. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from Alice Guo’s arrest to Pope Francis’ region-wide visit.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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U.S. Regional Engagement with Chris Johnstone and Andreyka Natalegawa 41:37

2M ago41:37

41:37

Greg is joined by Chris Johnstone and Andreyka Natalegawa to discuss the implications of Sec. Austin and Sec. Blinken’s recent trips throughout East and Southeast Asia. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from the Marcos-Duterte family feud to a series of corruption cases around the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Post-Trong Vietnam with Alex Vuving 31:20

2M ago31:20

31:20

Greg and Elina unpack the aftermath of Gen. Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong’s passing in Vietnam with Alex Vuving. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from the region’s Olympic representation to digital regulation.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves - Walking the Balance Beams 10:25

2M ago10:25

10:25

Monica and Andreyka discuss the 10th Pacific Island Leaders Meeting, New Zealand’s engagements with the Solomon Islands, U.S.-China competition in Vanuatu, and other domestic and regional developments.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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South China Sea Conference Recap with Ely Ratner 30:25

3M ago30:25

30:25

This week, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner delivers his remarks from our 14th Annual South China Sea Conference. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region: from delays in Nusantara to updates on POGOs in the Philippines.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Still Dangerous Grounds –South China Sea Updates with Jay Batongbacal 31:31

3M ago31:31

31:31

Greg and Elina discuss ongoing tensions in the South China Sea with Jay Batongbacal. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest: from orangutan diplomacy to cyberattacks in Indonesia.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves - Powers, Partnerships, and Protest 10:20

3M ago10:20

10:20

Monica and Andreyka discuss Vanuatu’s constitutional changes, New Zealand and U.S. engagement with the Pacific Islands, Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia and New Zealand, and other domestic and regional developments.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Two Years of SEAR – Q&A Anniversary with Greg and Elina 40:16

3M ago40:16

40:16

On the season finale of Southeast Asia Radio Season 2, Greg and Elina answer your questions! Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Political Turmoil in Thailand with Thitinan Pongsudhirak 30:57

4M ago30:57

30:57

On the final episode of Southeast Asia Radio Season 2, Greg and Elina discuss the latest developments in Thailand with Thitinan Pongsudhirak. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves - Navigating Pacific Perils 8:51

4M ago8:51

8:51

Monica and Andreyka discuss the landslide in Papua New Guinea, deadly riots in New Caledonia over electoral reforms, the collapse of Air Vanuatu, Australia’s engagements with the new Solomon Islands government and Tuvalu, and other domestic and regional developments.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Vietnam’s Leadership Shakeup with Murray Hiebert 30:50

4M ago30:50

30:50

On this episode of Southeast Asia Radio, Greg chats with Murray Hiebert about recent political developments in Vietnam. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest in the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Singapore's New Leader with Chong Ja Ian 31:39

5M ago31:39

31:39

Greg and Elina chat with Chong Ja Ian about Singapore under Lawrence Wong’s premiership. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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U.S.-Philippines Developments with July Amador 34:20

5M ago34:20

34:20

Greg and Elina chat with July Amador about recent developments in the U.S.-Philippine alliance. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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U.S. and China Perceptions in ASEAN with Andreyka Natalegawa 31:49

6M ago31:49

31:49

Greg and Elina are joined by Andreyka Natalegawa to discuss trends in perceptions of the U.S. and China in the region. Japhet and Lauren cover Eid celebrations across Southeast Asia, Hun Sen as Cambodia’s new Senate president, Thailand’s proposal for a Schengen-style visa system, and more.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves - COFA Negotiations Come to a Close 10:30

6M ago10:30

10:30

Monica and Andreyka discuss the passage of COFA funding legislation and request for more Guam defense system funding in the U.S., Wang Yi’s visit to New Zealand, election updates from the Solomon Islands, a torture incident in West Papua, and other domestic and regional developments.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Myanmar Developments with Nyantha Lin 32:23

6M ago32:23

32:23

Greg and Elina talk with Nyantha Lin about recent developments in Myanmar. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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ASEAN-Australia Special Summit with Kathryn Paik 31:25

7M ago31:25

31:25

Greg and Elina talk with Kathryn Paik about the recent ASEAN-Australia Special Summit. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Entangled: SEA and the Geopolitics of Undersea Cables with Elina Noor 29:56

7M ago29:56

29:56

Greg chats with Elina about her latest report on undersea cables in Southeast Asia. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves – Shifting Sands in Pacific Politics 9:51

7M ago9:51

9:51

Harrison and Andreyka discuss Tuvalu’s election results, unrest in Papua New Guinea, campaigning in the Solomon Islands, the Cook Islands’ new deputy PM, diplomatic moves by New Zealand, China, and Japan, and stalled COFA funding in the United States.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Indonesian Election Outcomes with Yohanes Sulaiman 29:34

8M ago29:34

29:34

Greg and Elina are joined by Yohanes Sulaiman to discuss the key takeaways of the February 14 Indonesian national elections. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy with Sapna Chadha 33:39

8M ago33:39

33:39

Greg and Elina chat with Sapna Chadha about the e-Conomy SEA 2023 report from Google, Temasek, and Bain. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves - Pacific Perspectives on the Taiwan Election 8:12

8M ago8:12

8:12

Monica and Andreyka discuss Pacific reactions to Taiwan's general election, Maori backlash against the Luxon government, Marshall Islands elections, and other domestic updates from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Sustaining the U.S.-Philippines-Japan Triad with Japhet Quitzon 32:59

9M ago32:59

32:59

Greg and Elina talk with Japhet Quitzon about the Southeast Asia Program’s upcoming report on U.S.-Philippines- Japan alliance coordination on maritime disputes and potential Taiwan contingencies.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Deep Blue Scars with Monica Sato and Harrison Prétat 34:55

9M ago34:55

34:55

Greg and Elina chat with Monica Sato and Harrison Prétat about their latest digital report on environmental degradation in the South China Sea. Japhet is joined by Tappy Lung, research intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Second Annual End of the Year Podcastapalooza 35:55

10M ago35:55

35:55

Greg and Elina kick off the holiday season with a special episode, answering questions from our dedicated listeners. Japhet is joined by Karen Lee, former Research Associate for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves - I’ll Have a Blue Pacific Christmas 6:51

10M ago6:51

6:51

Monica and Andreyka discuss New Zealand’s new government, Australian defense updates, China-Pacific police cooperation, the Blue Pacific Prosperity initiative at COP28, Marshall Islands elections, and Chinese aid to Kiribati.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Hamas-Israel Reactions Throughout Southeast Asia with Greg Poling and Elina Noor 34:11

10M ago34:11

34:11

Greg and Elina discuss Southeast Asian countries’ responses to the Hamas-Israel Conflict. Lauren Mai is joined by Corey Donnelly, Research Intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Myanmar Update with Lucas Myers 35:31

10M ago35:31

35:31

Greg and Elina discuss the latest in Myanmar with Lucas Myers, Senior Associate for the Southeast Asia Program at the Wilson Center. Japhet is joined by Amanda Greenberger from Lockheed Martin to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves – A Sea of Pacific Perspectives 8:18

11M ago8:18

8:18

Monica and Andreyka talk about the Pacific’s positions on the Israel-Hamas War, coalition formation in New Zealand, Australian Prime Minister Albanese’s visits to Washington and Beijing, the Falepili Union, and the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum summit.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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APEC, IPEF, and the Biden-Xi Meeting 25:35

11M ago25:35

25:35

On this special crossover with the Trade Guys, Greg Poling joins Bill Reinsch and Scott Miller to discuss the state of IPEF negotiations, the APEC summit, and the Biden-Xi meeting.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Laos Update with. Amb. Peter Haymond 34:35

11M ago34:35

34:35

Greg and Elina chat with Amb. Peter Haymond about Laos. Japhet is joined by John Indergaard, Advocacy and Project Coordinator at the Chin Association of Maryland, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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U.S.-Vietnam Relations with Do Hoang 28:56

11M ago28:56

28:56

Greg chats with Do Hoang about the U.S.-Vietnam relationship. Japhet is joined by Josiah Gottfried from the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves - Voted Off the Islands 8:12

12M ago8:12

8:12

Monica and Andreyka chat about outcomes from the U.S.-Pacific Island Forum Summit, Australia’s “Voice to Parliament” referendum, and New Zealand’s general elections.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Mekong Updates with Brian Eyler 28:20

12M ago28:20

28:20

Greg chats with Brian Eyler about the latest developments in the Mekong. Lauren Mai, the newest Program Coordinator and Research Assistant for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, is joined by Angelica Ortega, Manager at the US-ASEAN Business Council, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Japan-ASEAN Relations with Aizawa Nobuhiro 26:06

1y ago26:06

26:06

Greg and Elina discuss the state of Japan-ASEAN relations with Aizawa Nobuhiro. Japhet is joined by Angus Lam, fall intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves - Summiting Challenges in the Pacific 9:02

1y ago9:02

9:02

Monica welcomes new podcast co-host, Andreyka Natalegawa, to Pacific Airwaves. They discuss the second Pacific Islands Forum Summit hosted by the White House, continued controversy over the Fukushima water release, the latest meeting of the Melanesian Spearhead Group, and more.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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ASEAN Summit, EAS Summit, and U.S.-Vietnam Relations with Aaron Connelly 32:29

1y ago32:29

32:29

Greg and Elina chat with Aaron Connelly, discussing the ASEAN Summit, the East Asia Summit, and President Biden’s trip to Vietnam. Japhet is joined by Rachel Lambert, associate at the Asia Group, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Malaysian State Elections Update with Shahril Hamdan 30:06

1y ago30:06

30:06

Greg and Elina discuss the recent state elections in Malaysia with Shahril Hamdan. Japhet is joined by Camille Bismonte, former Research Intern for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Cambodian Election Aftermath with Sophal Ear and Charles Dunst 30:13

1y ago30:13

30:13

Greg talks with Sophal Ear and Charles Dunst about the recent election in Cambodia. Japhet is joined by Lauren Mai, the new PCRA for the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves – Bleu Pacific 9:34

1y ago9:34

9:34

Jared and Monica discuss French President Emmanuel Macron's historic visit to the Pacific, U.S. security activities in Papua New Guinea and Palau, an update on COFA negotiations, and the New Zealand Defence Force's combat preparedness.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Thai Elections Update with Thitinan Pongsudhirak 33:31

1y ago33:31

33:31

Elina and Thitinan Pongsudhirak discuss the aftermath of the Thai elections. Andreyka is joined by Yumei Lin, a Research Intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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U.S. and Chinese Influence in Southeast Asia with Andreyka Natalegawa 33:11

1y ago33:11

33:11

Greg and Elina chat with Andreyka Natalegawa to discuss the program’s upcoming report on U.S. and Chinese influence in Southeast Asia. Japhet is joined by Nickii Arcado, a former Research Intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Pacific Airwaves - Won't You Be My Neighbor? 9:41

1y ago9:41

9:41

Jared welcomes new podcast co-host, Monica Sato, to Pacific Airwaves and the pair delve into Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare's trip to China, musings of Pacific defense forces, deep seabed mining negotiations, and an update on COFA delays with RMI.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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South China Sea Updates with Natalie Sambhi and Harrison Prétat 32:56

1y ago32:56

32:56

Greg and Elina, joined by Natalie Sambhi and Harrison Prétat, give an update on the state of play in the South China Sea. Japhet is joined by Ramil Mercado, Intern with the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS, to cover the latest from the region.By CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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Indonesia’s Upcoming Presidential Elections with Philips Vermonte 31:17

1+ y ago31:17

31:17

Greg and Elina sit down with Philips Vermonte, dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Indonesian International Islamic University (UIII) and senior fellow at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies in Indonesia. They discuss the frontrunners in Indonesia’s upcoming presidential elections in February 2024, their policy platforms, a…

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Pacific Airwaves – External Powers in the Pacific 10:06

1+ y ago10:06

10:06

Karen and Jared discuss the first-ever South Korea-Pacific Islands Summit, Japan’s plans to release nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi power plant, and a new task force in the U.S. House of Representatives on countering Chinese influence in the Pacific. A surprise guest from AMTI makes an appearance.…

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Takeaways from the Shangri-La Dialogue 39:44

1+ y ago39:44

39:44

Greg and Elina discuss takeaways from the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, interspersed with Greg’s interviews with conference participants on the ground. They discuss the speeches from U.S. defense secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese defense minister Li Shangfu, responses from ASEAN delegates, and the controversial remarks from Indonesian defense …

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Report Launch: Clean Energy and Decarbonization in Southeast Asia 36:15

1+ y ago36:15

36:15

Elina grills Danielle, Karen, and Greg from the Southeast Asia Program at CSIS on their new report on decarbonization in the region. They discuss key takeaways from the report, possibility for U.S.-China cooperation in the sector, domestic electric vehicle industries, and more. Karen is joined by Mai Takahata, intern for the Asia Maritime Transpare…

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