Today, the CSIS Southeast Asia program is introducing CogitAsia. As a foreign policy and national security think-tank, CSIS is constantly monitoring important developments throughout the region. CogitAsia is our channel to those who are interested in going beyond the headlines and gaining a deeper understanding of these issues.

SEA is a hotbed for discussion and opinions, as such, CogitAsia’s wealth of knowledge will include contribution from country experts, academics, local insight, seasoned politicians from around the world, who will provide in-depth analysis and interpretations to the problems that are rocking region from elections to suspicious statecraft.

Southeast Asia is fast becoming a large part of American interest, and it is vital for thinkers and policy-makers from both sides to participate in exchanging ideas and engaging in meaningful conversation – this blog will serve that purpose.