The Asia Chessboard

by Center for Strategic and International Studies
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The “Asia Chessboard” features in-depth conversations with the most prominent strategic thinkers on Asia. Host Michael Green, Henry A. Kissinger Chair at CSIS and CEO of the United States Studies Centre, takes the debate beyond the headlines of the day to explore the historical context and inside decision-making process on major geopolitical developments from the Himalayas to the South China Sea. Experience the hard calls and consequential debates that drive US policy towards this critical region of the world.

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Recent Episodes
  • The Biden Administration’s Indo-Pacific Legacy
    Apr 15, 2025 – 47:25
  • South Korean Tumult and Strategic Direction
    Apr 1, 2025 – 34:58
  • Abe's Legacy and Japan's Next Moves
    Mar 18, 2025 – 42:01
  • Schemes and Scam Inc. in Southeast Asia
    Mar 6, 2025 – 38:10
  • Technology Competition: The New Great Game
    Feb 20, 2025 – 30:52
  • How Long Will Deterrence Hold?
    Feb 4, 2025 – 36:50
  • War over Taiwan in 2027?
    Jan 22, 2025 – 43:38
  • Beyond Competing: The Security Treadmill
    Jan 7, 2025 – 41:20
  • The Philippines in the Asia Dojo
    Dec 19, 2024 – 45:39
  • Deciphering Seoul's Indo-Pacific Tilt
    Dec 5, 2024 – 41:14
  • The Exit Interview
    Nov 12, 2024 – 43:45
  • Myanmar After the Coup
    Oct 29, 2024 – 39:27
  • US-China Relations From the Inside
    Oct 1, 2024 – 40:50
  • Kiwi Crossroads: Navigating New Zealand’s Strategic Landscape
    Sep 17, 2024 – 32:58
  • Malaysia’s Path in a Contested Asia
    Sep 5, 2024 – 37:03
  • Debating America’s “Pivot” to Asia
    Aug 6, 2024 – 36:39
  • The View from INDOPACOM
    Jul 24, 2024 – 40:48
  • NATO and the Indo-Pacific
    Jul 9, 2024 – 40:15
  • How Will Taiwan's New Leader Govern?
    Jun 25, 2024 – 39:04
  • How Demographics Impact Security in the Indo-Pacific
    Jun 12, 2024 – 37:05
  • How Sri Lanka Navigates Great Power Competition
    May 28, 2024 – 34:17
  • Taiwan Decides: Assessing Taiwan’s Presidential Election
    Apr 2, 2024 – 34:49
  • A Journalist’s Take on the U.S.-China Relationship
    Mar 12, 2024 – 34:20
  • The State of the US-India Relationship
    Feb 27, 2024 – 39:42
  • Australia’s Economic Future in a Shifting Geo-economic Landscape
    Feb 13, 2024 – 37:37
  • Southeast Asia in a Shifting Global Order
    Jan 2, 2024 – 38:06
  • Cold Rivals
    Dec 19, 2023 – 42:41
  • The Sino-Russian Strategic Alignment
    Dec 5, 2023 – 45:35
  • Vietnam’s Great Power Hedge
    Oct 31, 2023 – 41:45
  • Japan’s Approach to De-Risking
    Oct 3, 2023 – 41:21
  • Myanmar’s Closing
    Sep 19, 2023 – 45:15
  • India’s Strategic Evolution
    Sep 5, 2023 – 46:25
  • Multipolarity in Southeast Asia
    Aug 1, 2023 – 41:53
  • ASEAN's Future Under Great Power Rivalry
    Jul 11, 2023 – 42:09
  • Australia's Evolving Defense Strategy
    Jun 13, 2023 – 52:37
  • Beijing's Overreach
    Jun 2, 2023 – 50:55
  • Economics, Security, and Alignment: The Perspective from Australia
    May 9, 2023 – 44:58
  • A Crucial Decade: China Policy during the George W. Bush Administration
    Apr 19, 2023 – 49:50
  • What Can be Done About North Korea?
    Mar 22, 2023 – 00:32
  • Taking Stock of U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
    Mar 7, 2023 – 35:03
  • Calling Check: Technology Competition with China
    Feb 21, 2023 – 33:10
  • Japan Steps Up
    Jan 17, 2023 – 35:05
  • Balance of Power in Southeast Asia
    Jan 3, 2023 – 37:47
  • Chinese Statecraft in the Pacific Islands
    Dec 12, 2022 – 41:41
  • Unpacking the U.S. National Security Strategy
    Nov 7, 2022 – 41:26
  • India’s Evolving Partnerships
    Oct 17, 2022 – 43:11
  • Xi's Rule and Risks
    Sep 6, 2022 – 28:32
  • The Legacy of Shinzo Abe
    Aug 1, 2022 – 40:01
  • Pawn or King: The Future of the IPEF and Economic Statecraft in Asia
    Jun 6, 2022 – 38:06
  • Counting the Pieces: Defense Spending and the “Ever Shrinking Fighting Force”
    May 23, 2022 – 40:05
Recent Reviews
  • Юлона
    Still too conventional
    In the world changing at this peace, this type of analysis can be misleading overall
  • Eric Staib
    True experts from the arena
    I don’t listen to every episode but I have yet to listen to one that I didn’t love and gain some new angle from. Bravo CSIS
  • ps19827
    Very good but with some limits
    There is a ton to like in this podcast and I have been listening and recommending for years. Covers a broad range of countries and topics. I do wish 1. Dr. Green would not view himself as a “co-guest” on every episode (let the guest do the lion’s share of the talking, please!) and 2. Bring on some more guests who disagree (in a thoughtful way) with Mike’s (and in the past Jude’s) views. The combination of these two issues can make it a bit predictable and repetitive.
  • another RJF
    12/19/2024 The Philippines
    After being told to close down our bases & leave the Philippines, we should have let the Philippines solve their own problems. It was obvious the PRC would be able to push around the Philippines without the US there. It is a waste of US taxpayers to close down bases and then to reopen them.
  • Hectymcc
    Love it
    I wish everyone would listen to this series. So useful in developing one’s perspective.
  • RJG179
    Unique and Valuable
    My all-time favorite show. The quality of Dr. Green’s information, analysis, guests, and presentation are as impressive as they are enjoyable. I really get a lot out of this podcast and it was my gateway to other CSIS podcasts. Dr. Green is what makes this podcast work and he’s always a powerful contributor whenever he’s on other CSIS shows.
  • DomenicoDG1
    Fascinating-One of the top foreign policy podcasts.
    Michael Green offers a great perspective, using his long memory to explain current situations and behavior patterns of certain nations. Highly recommend.
  • Mr. Bogdanoff
    What a phenomenal podcast
    CSIS is crushing it. Trade guys, China power, so much great content. James Moriarty on the pod such a great episode, thanks for sharing with the world
  • joe_1!1!1
    Very good
    👍🏻
  • Dianaa 7
    Binge-worthy
    After discovering the show, I listened to every single episode in under a week. Absolutely phenomenal!
  • Joe453
    Amazing
    I don’t usually write reviews but this is so good I had to. My only complaint is I wish the host wouldn’t plug his books every 5 minutes
  • Rafachey
    Coronavirus and Geopolitics
    Thank you for this enlightening discussion on politics and the coronavirus.
  • whydoesnicknamematter?
    Solid podcast
    Top notched analysis by lifelong experts. Educational.
  • Ezisrael23
    Phenomenal Geopolitics + Asia podcast
    Mike & Co. this is a phenomenal podcast. I’m a huge fan! If you enjoy geopolitics and the ‘Asian Chessboard’ this is the podcast for you. Keep up the good work!
  • Finance Guys
    Useful insights
    Really interesting to hear background about so much strategic thinking. The host could benefit from a little less grandstanding and self-promotion and letting the guests expand on topics.
  • HA Schwartz
    Grand Strategy at its Finest
    This is the pod to listen to for the top strategic minds’ take on all things Asia.
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