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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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.

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. 

Check out Echonomics here. 

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Andreyka and John discuss tariff responses, diplomatic visits to the Pacific, and other regional developments.

Greg discusses politics in Thailand with Ken Mathis Lohatepanont. CSIS Southeast Asia Program Interns Gemma and Sophia cover the latest from the region, from Myanmar's earthquake aftermath to Prabowo’s Middle East tour.