Best Bimantara Podcasts (2024)

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Asia Unscripted: Cambodia's Approach to Climate Change: A Deep Dive Into their Environmental Policies 33:56

3M ago33:56

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This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Dr. Courtney Work, who is an Associate Professor at National Chengchi Univeristy. Before joining National Chengchi University, Dr. Work completed her PhD at Cornell University, in Ithaca, NY in 2014, after which she spent five years on a research post-doc with the Institute for …

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Thailand's Foreign Policy: Exploring the Shifting Dynamic of US-Thai Relations 27:57

4M ago27:57

27:57

This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Ambassador Scot Marciel, Ambassador Scot Marciel is the Oksenberg-Rohlen Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. From 2010 to 2013, Ambassador Marciel served as U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia and served as the first U.S. Ambassador for ASEAN Affairs and D…

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Modern India-Pakistan Relations: A look into the history of India and Pakistan’s Politics 29:25

4M ago29:25

29:25

This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Dr. Alka Jauhari, who is a Practitioner In Residence at the Department of Human Sciences of the University of New Haven. Dr. Jauhari has obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science at Isabella Thoburn College, a Masters Degree in Political Science at Lucknow University, and…

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Community Initiatives in Mongolia: Gaining Insight From the Co-Director of the Friends of Mongolia 24:28

4M ago24:28

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This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features Nick Millward, who is the U.S. Co-Director of Friends of Mongolia. Nick Millward earned a bachelor’s in international studies at Virginia Military Institute. Upon graduating, he served as an Infantry Officer in the US Marine Corps for 7 years, where he was eventually stationed i…

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The Honorable Sade Bimantara: Celebrating 75 Years of Indonesia-US Relations 17:24

5M ago17:24

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This episode of US-Asia Institute's podcast, Asia Unscripted, features the Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, The Honorable Sade Bimantara. He is a career diplomat and graduate of Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, where he obtained his Bachelor and Masters in his focuses of interests: economics, finance, an…

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David Dollar: South East Asia and China’s Belt and Road Initiative 30:05

9M ago30:05

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This episode features Dr. David Dollar, who is a senior fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution and host of the Brookings trade podcast, Dollar&Sense. He is a leading expert on China’s economy and U.S.-China economic relations. From 2009 to 2013, Dollar was the U.S. Treasury’s economic and financial emissary to Chin…

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James Borton and Rodger Baker: Science Diplomacy and The Ecological Implications of The South China Sea 27:54

10M ago27:54

27:54

This episode features James Borton and Rodger Baker, the co-authors of the South China Sea Maritime Survey, a survey that aims to “underscore the urgency to examine the benefits and prospects of science-led initiatives in light of the unfolding climate and ecological changes occurring in the region (Source: RANE Marcom blog).” James Borton is a Sen…

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Dr. Dini Sejko: Sovereign Wealth Funds in South East Asia 26:58

10M ago26:58

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This episode features Dr. Dini Sejko, a Lecturer at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Business School, and a research affiliate at The Fletcher Network for Sovereign Wealth and Global Capital, Tufts University. Dr Sejko’s research focuses on international economic law and the governance of state-owned enterprises and sovereign wea…

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Mark Manantan: AI Governance and Cybersecurity in South East Asia 25:36

11M ago25:36

25:36

This episode features Mark Manantan, the Director of Cybersecurity and Critical Technologies at the Pacific Forum. At the Forum, Mr. Manantan currently leads the Cyber ASEAN capacity-building initiative, and the US Cyber, Technology, and Security partnerships with Japan, Australia, Taiwan, and South Korea. Mr. Manantan is also a non-resident fellow…

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Justin Hall: Venture Capital Investment in South East Asia 25:54

11M ago25:54

25:54

This episode features Justin Hall, a partner at Golden Gate Ventures, a venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore that invests in early stage tech startups across various South East Asian countries (with offices in Indonesia and Vietnam). Hall’s investment portfolio is wide-ranging, including web-based marketplace Carousell, and most recently…

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Ramesh Subramaniam: Climate Financing and ASEAN’s Clean Energy Transition 25:39

12M ago25:39

25:39

This episode features Ramesh Subramaniam, Director General of the Southeast Asia Department for the Asian Development Bank (or ADB), a regional development bank that works to promote social and economic development in Asia. Under his department, he has managed over $24 billion in projects under implementation. In addition, he currently holds positi…

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Ambassador Ted Osius: Vietnam’s Economic Development, Clean Energy Transition, and Digital Economy 34:38

2y ago34:38

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This episode features Ambassador Ted Osius, President and CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council and former US Ambassador to Vietnam. Ambassador Osius speaks to Laura about opportunities and challenges for US companies in Vietnam with respect to Vietnam's rapid economic growth and clean energy transition, as well as Mekong and environmental issues in…

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Gregory Poling: Outlook for the Philippines’ Foreign Policy and Climate Goals Under the Marcos Administration 20:46

2y ago20:46

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This episode features Gregory Poling, Director of the Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He is a leading expert on the South China Sea disputes and conducts research on U.S. alliances and partnerships, democratization and governance in Southeast Asia, and maritime …

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James Borton: Navigating to Common Ground in the South China Sea 30:06

2+ y ago30:06

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This week, Lai and Kelly are joined by James Borton, a veteran journalist and author on Southeast Asia. He has reported widely for outlets such as The Washington Times and The Diplomat, focusing on environmental security issues stretching from the Philippines, Micronesia and to Vietnam, especially on the Mekong River and the South China Sea. Mr. Bo…

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The Big Brown Bag: Candid Career Conversations with Alec and Channing - Episode 4 - David Henry Hwang 34:17

3y ago34:17

34:17

This episode of Candid Career Conversations features David Henry Hwang, who speaks about his experiences in the arts through his career in American theater, film, opera, and playwrighting. Hwang’s stage works includes the plays M. Butterfly, Chinglish, Yellow Face, Kung Fu, Golden Child, The Dance and the Railroad, and FOB, as well as the Broadway …

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The Big Brown Bag: Candid Career Conversations with Alec and Channing - Episode 3 - Dr. Konrad Ng 37:47

3+ y ago37:47

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This episode of Candid Career Conversations features Dr. Konrad Ng, who speaks about his experiences in the field of art, culture, and more specific to his academic work, creative media. He is currently the Executive Director of Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture, and Design in Honolulu, Hawaii. Before Shangri La, he was the Director for the…

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The Big Brown Bag: Candid Career Conversations with Alec and Channing - Episode 2 - Dr. Marc Futernick 38:05

3+ y ago38:05

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This episode of Candid Career Conversations features Marc Futernick, MD, who speaks about his experiences in the field of medicine and his journey in becoming an Emergency Services Physician. Beyond his work at hospitals in the emergency room, he also discusses his passion for addressing Climate Change, the intersections between Climate Change and …

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The Big Brown Bag: Candid Career Conversations with Alec and Channing - Episode 1 - Amy Lee Segami 29:25

3+ y ago29:25

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This episode of Candid Career Conversations features Amy Lee Segami, who speaks about her experiences growing up in Hong Kong, studying and becoming an engineer in the United States, and the process of becoming a world renowned artist and respected businesswoman out of her engineering background. Support the Show.…

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The Big Brown Bag: Candid Career Conversations with Alec and Channing - Episode 0 - Introduction to Candid Career Conversations 5:19

3+ y ago5:19

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This opening episode of Candid Career Conversations serves as a means for our listeners to understand the purpose, future content, and anticipated schedule of this brand new podcast series hosted by the US-Asia Institute. This series will examine the experiences of prominent Americans from various backgrounds to assist youth and professionals in un…

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Tyler Rasch: Intersections of Korean Media, Culture, and Politics 29:55

3+ y ago29:55

29:55

This week, Vivien and Isabelle are joined by Tyler Rasch, a TV Personality and Celebrity in South Korea who aims to connect Korean media to a global audience. He has appeared on all major Korean broadcasting networks and received awards for his appearances in popular TV shows. Tyler has also worked as a consultant and advisor, working with governme…

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Laura Silver and Sheena Greitens: Current Perspectives of Americans towards China 31:24

3+ y ago31:24

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This week, Isabelle and Vivien are joined by two guests. Their first guest is Laura Silver, who is a senior researcher at Pew Research Center. She is an expert in international survey research and writes about international public opinion on a variety of topics, including media usage and partisanship in Europe, Chinese public opinion, and global at…

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Lauren Tom: Asian American Representation in US Media 33:40

4y ago33:40

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This episode of Asia Unscripted features Lauren Tom, an Obie Award-winning actress, known for her roles in movies such as The Joy Luck Club, shows such as Friends, Supernatural, and Andi Mack, as well as the animated series Futurama. On Broadway, Lauren has appeared in A Chorus Line, Hurlyburly and Doonesbury, and has worked with directors such as …

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Alexander Feldman: Business and Investment in ASEAN 33:38

4y ago33:38

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This week's episode of Asia Unscripted features Alexander Feldman, who is the Chairman, President & CEO of the US-ASEAN Business Council. Mr. Feldman has extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, holding positions in the Administrations of Presidents George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush, the U.S. Department of State, and the U.S. …

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Sibarani Sofian: Designing Indonesia's New Capital 33:55

4y ago33:55

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This week, Vivien and Isabelle are joined by Sibarani Sofian, who is the founder and director of URBAN+, a design studio based in Jakarta that won the design competition for Indonesia’s new capital in 2019. Mr. Sofian is an urban designer, planner, and business leader with extensive experience in various urban projects in Asia, especially South Eas…

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Tim Ryan and Atley Chock: Workers' Rights in Thailand 33:11

4y ago33:11

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This week's episode of Asia Unscripted features two guests: Tim Ryan and Atley Chock of the Solidarity Center, the largest U.S.-based international worker rights organization partnering directly with workers and their unions. Tim Ryan is the Asia Regional Program Director for Solidarity Center, and previously served in Asia as the Solidarity Center…

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Yasuyuki Sawada: Economic Recovery and Growth Prospects in Asia 23:11

4y ago23:11

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This week, Isabelle and Vivien are honored to be joined by Chief Economist Yasuyuki Sawada of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Chief Economist Sawada serves as the chief spokesperson for ADB on economic and development trends, and leads the Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department (ERCD), which produces the flagship knowledge products…

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"Hong Kong Protests and COVID-19" Webinar Highlights 28:08

4y ago28:08

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On this episode of Asia Unscripted, we highlight clips from the “Hong Kong Protests and COVID-19” Webinar hosted by the US-Asia Institute on July 29th. The speakers featured in the webinar were Professor Albert Chen, Madam Emily Lau, and the Honorable Bernard Chan. Professor Chen is the Cheng Chan Lan Yue Professor in Constitutional Law at the Univ…

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China 101 "US-China Relations: Rebuilding Trust" Session Highlights 33:14

4y ago33:14

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This episode of Asia Unscripted is a compilation of highlights from the seventh session of the China 101 webinar series, hosted by the US-Asia Institute. This China 101 session, entitled “US-China Relations: Rebuilding Trust” was held on July 20th. The speakers featured in the webinar were Susan Thornton and Dr. Shao Yuqun. Susan Thornton is a Visi…

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Tsung-Mei Cheng: Taiwan's Healthcare System and COVID-19 Lessons for the World 35:18

4y ago35:18

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This week, Isabelle and Vivien are joined by Professor Tsung-Mei Cheng, who is a Health Policy Research Analyst at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. She is cofounder of the Princeton Conference, an annual national conference on health policy that brings together the U.S. Congress, government, and the research community on is…

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Jisoo Kim: Adultery and Gender Politics in Modern Korea 23:45

4y ago23:45

23:45

The guest on this episode of Asia Unscripted is Jisoo Kim, the Director of the Institute for Korean Studies and the Korea Foundation Associate Professor of History, International Affairs, and East Asian Languages and Literatures at George Washington University. Professor Kim is a specialist in gender and legal history of early modern Korea. Her fir…

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ASEAN Cooperation in the Face of COVID-19 Webinar Highlights 31:21

4y ago31:21

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This episode of Asia Unscripted is a compilation of highlights from the ASEAN Cooperation in the Face of COVID-19 webinar hosted by the US-Asia Institute on June 25. This event was the fourth session of the ASEAN 101 Congressional Briefing Series and focused on the response to COVID-19 by the countries of ASEAN. The two speakers featured in the web…

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Chris Fenton: Author, FEEDING THE DRAGON: Inside the Trillion Dollar Dilemma Facing Hollywood, the NBA, & American Business 29:02

4y ago29:02

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In this episode, Isabelle and Vivien speak with China Expert, Media Executive, & US-Asia Institute Trustee, Chris Fenton, who discusses his upcoming book and shares thoughts from his China-focused speaking tour. Mr. Fenton is the CEO of Media Capital Technologies and has previously served as the President of DMG Entertainment and GM of DMG North Am…

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Alfred Nakatsuma: Asia and the Future of Environmental Work 27:39

4y ago27:39

27:39

This episode features Alfred Nakatsuma, former Director with the United States Agency for International Development. Mr. Nakatsuma has served USAID missions in Bolivia, Guatemala, Indonesia, Philippines, the Regional Asia mission in Bangkok, and in Washington DC. He was the former Director of the USAID’s Asia Regional Environment Office, overseeing…

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Justin Stern: End of the Line? Business Process Outsourcing in the Philippines 30:37

4y ago30:37

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In this episode, Isabelle and Vivien speak with Professor Justin Stern, Assistant Professor of Urban Studies at Yale-NUS College, about the socio-spatial implications of the Business Process Outsourcing industry in the Philippines. Prior to joining Yale-NUS College, Professor Stern was a Harold A. Pollman Postdoctoral Fellow in Real Estate and Urba…

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COVID-19: Lessons Learned Webinar Highlights 28:54

4y ago28:54

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This episode of Asia Unscripted is a compilation of highlights from the COVID-19 Lessons Learned Webinar hosted by the US-Asia Institute. The event, held on May 13, focused on the approaches of three countries -- Singapore, South Korea, and Vietnam -- in their fight against the coronavirus. The three health experts featured in the webinar were Prof…

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Meredith Weiss: Turning Tides of Politics in Malaysia 26:08

4y ago26:08

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In this episode, Vivien and Isabelle have the pleasure of speaking to Dr. Meredith Weiss, Professor and chair of Political Science at State University of New York – Albany. Professor Weiss's research is in the field of comparative politics, focusing on Southeast Asia, and her current projects include research on democratic representation and politi…

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EPS 1 "Warming Up" 4:08

4y ago4:08

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Pemanasan dulu kita cuy

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Ramon Pacheco Pardo: South Korea at Geopolitical Crossroads 22:59

4y ago22:59

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In the first episode of the second season of Asia Unscripted, Vivien and Isabelle speak to Dr. Ramon Pacheco Pardo, Associate Professor in International Relations at King’s College London and the KF-VUB Korea Chair at the Institute for European Studies of Vrije Universiteit Brussel (IES-VUB). Dr. Pacheco Pardo has held visiting positions at Korea U…

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Asia Unscripted Season 2 Introduction 13:45

4y ago13:45

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Welcome to Season 2 of Asia Unscripted! In this introductory episode, Isabelle and Vivien chat with each other about their experiences hosting the podcast last season, as well as their goals and perspectives on the upcoming season. Support the Show.By US-Asia Institute

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Al Reyes: Politics and Protest in Hong Kong 30:51

5y ago30:51

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This week's episode of Asia Unscripted features Alejandro T. Reyes, Director of Knowledge Dissemination and a visiting associate professor at Asia Global Institute. Prior to joining the institute, he was for two years senior policy adviser to the Assistant Deputy Minister for Asia Pacific and Convenor of the Asia Pacific Policy Hub at Global Affair…

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Kishore Mahbubani: The Rise of Asia in the 21st Century 24:46

5y ago24:46

24:46

In this week's episode, Isabelle and Vivien are honored to have with them Kishore Mahbubani, a Distinguished Fellow at the Asia Research Institute of the National University of Singapore, or NUS. Professor Mahbubani was with the Singapore Foreign Service for 33 years, with postings in Cambodia, Malaysia, Washington DC, and New York, where he twice …

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Don Lam: The Rise of Vietnam's Economy 15:08

5y ago15:08

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This episode of Asia Unscripted features Mr. Don Lam, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of VinaCapital, which is one of the leading fund managers in Vietnam. Before founding VinaCapital, Mr. Lam was a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers Vietnam, where he led the Corporate Finance and Management Consulting practices throughout the Indochina regio…

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Ernie Bower: Business, Investment, and Economic Growth in Southeast Asia 20:54

5y ago20:54

20:54

In this episode, Isabelle and Vivien speak to Ernie Bower, one of the world’s leading experts on the Asia-Pacific. Ernie is the founder and CEO of BowerGroupAsia, and founder and chairman of AkarAsia, Inc. In addition to founding BowerGroupAsia, Ernie created the Southeast Asia Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and helped …

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Michael Green: Defense and Foreign Policy in Japan 23:17

5y ago23:17

23:17

This episode of Asia Unscripted features Dr. Michael Green, Senior Vice President for the Asia and Japan Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies and host of the CSIS podcast Asia Chessboard. Dr. Green is also the director of Asian Studies at the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. From 2001 throug…

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Ambassador Aung Lynn: Nation-Building in Myanmar 17:32

5y ago17:32

17:32

We are honored to have with us in the episode Ambassador Aung Lynn, the current Ambassador from Myanmar to the United States. Prior to his appointment as Ambassador in 2016, Ambassador Aung Lynn held leadership positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Myanmar’s ASEAN Affairs Department, the Myanmar consul in Hong Kong, the Department of Protoc…

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Craig Allen: Understanding Brunei 24:41

5y ago24:41

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In this week's episode of Asia Unscripted, Vivien and Isabelle speak with Craig Allen, President of the US-China Business Council and the former Ambassador of the US to Brunei Darussalam. Prior to his time in Brunei, Craig had a long, distinguished career in US public service, notably working for the US Department of Commerce in Taiwan, Beijing, To…

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Courtney Weatherby: Energy Planning and Sustainability in Cambodia 23:45

5y ago23:45

23:45

In this week’s episode of Asia Unscripted, Isabelle and Vivien hear from Courtney Weatherby, research analyst with the Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia and Energy, Water, & Sustainability programs. Her research focuses on sustainable infrastructure and energy development challenges in Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific, particularly food-water-ener…

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Alicia Campi: Democratization and Geopolitics in Mongolia 23:27

5y ago23:27

23:27

In this week’s episode of Asia Unscripted, Isabelle and Vivien hear from by Dr. Alicia Campi, current Vice President and President Emeritus of The Mongolia Society. Dr. Campi is a China and Mongolian specialist and was a US State Department Foreign Service Officer for 14 years, serving in Asian posts in Singapore, Taiwan, Japan and Mongolia. Since …

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David Dollar: China's Economy and the US-China Trade War 21:34

5y ago21:34

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In this episode of Asia Unscripted, Vivien and Isabelle hear from David Dollar, senior fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution and host of the Brookings trade podcast, Dollar&Sense. David is a leading expert on China's economy and U.S.-China economic relations. From 2009 to 2013, he was the US Treasury’s economic an…

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John Zanni: Cyber Capacity Building in Singapore and ASEAN 20:55

5y ago20:55

20:55

In this episode, Isabelle and Vivien hear from John Zanni, Chief Executive Officer at Acronis SCS, an independent, American company dedicated to providing secure backup, disaster recovery and cyber protection for the US public sector. Acronis SCS was formed by the spinoff of Acronis Inc.’s US public sector business, serving the federal government, …

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