The Asia Chessboard

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Countering Asia's Axis of Authoritarianism

September 29, 2026

In this episode, Mike is joined by Dr. Sheena Chestnut Greitens, Associate Professor at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. They discuss how regime survival concerns among the Indo-Pacific’s authoritarian powers are shaping their foreign relations and the region's broader strategic competition. They explore the agency of authoritarian leaders influences grand strategy, the role of domestic political considerations in foreign policy decision-making, and how t...

Taking Stock of U.S. Strategy in Asia

September 15, 2026

In this episode, Mike sits down with Randall Schriver, Chairman of the Board at the Institute for Indo-Pacific Security and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs (January 2018-December 2019), to take stock of America’s strategy in Asia. They explore the forces shaping Washington’s approach to the region, the challenges accompanying Asia's shifting strategic landscape, and how U.S. allies and partners are influencing — and being influenced by — the United Stat...

Asia in the New Nuclear Age

September 01, 2026

Mike is joined by Professor Vipin Narang, the Frank Stanton Professor of Nuclear Security and Political Science and inaugural director of MIT SSP’s Center for Nuclear Security Policy (CNSP). From March 2022 to August 2024, he served as Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy. They discuss the future of the nuclear non-proliferation regime, the strategic implications of nuclear proliferation among U.S. adversaries and allies, a...

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What is the email for The Asia Chessboard?

The publicly listed emails for The Asia Chessboard: ntarr@csis.org, press@csis.org, and externalrelations@csis.org.

How many listeners does The Asia Chessboard have?

Podseeker estimates The Asia Chessboard reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Asia Chessboard?

The Asia Chessboard typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Senior academics, think-tank leaders, former senior government or defense officials, and established policy experts with deep expertise in Asian security, U.S. strategy, defense policy, or nuclear affairs. Common among recent guests: Senior government or defense service; Leadership at a prominent think tank or policy institution; Distinguished academic appointment. Recent guests include Randall Schriver, Vipin Narang, and Gorana Grgić.

How hard is it to get booked on The Asia Chessboard?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Asia Chessboard cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, International Relations, National Security, Asia Pacific, and Defense Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.