Podcast
Beyond the Mekong
Delve into Southeast Asian geopolitics with The Diplomat's Luke Hunt and guests who know the region and the issues.
Of Film and Adventure in Mainland Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with travel writer, journalist, and Hollywood filmmaker Nick Ray
A Life Covering Corruption, Conflict, and Contemporary Politics in Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with Australian foreign correspondent Craig Skehan and his decades in Southeast Asia.
A Conversation on Hong Kong
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks to RTHK broadcaster Annemarie Evans.
A Conversation on China’s Long Regional Shadow
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks to Huw Watkin on China’s role in the region and what it means for politics, economics, and security.
A Conversation on the Mekong and a Changing Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks to Milton Osborne about the threat to the Mekong River amid a changing environment in the subregion.
Between Continuity and Change: The Rapidly Changing Security Environment in Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks to Greg Barton about the subregion’s changing security environment.
From Terror to Tranquility: The Quest for a Bali Peace Park in Indonesia
By Luke Hunt
Nearly two decades after terrorism struck Indonesia, survivors are still looking to realize their hopes for tranquility.
The Trouble with Tourism in Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Travel website founder Stuart McDonald talks about the opportunities and challenges in the tourism industry in the region.
The Future of Indonesia, ASEAN, and the Digital Age in Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Risk analyst Keith Loveard talks about the past, present and future for ASEAN and in particular its powerhouse, Indonesia, amid wider trends.
What Lies Ahead for Indonesia in a Jokowi Second Term?
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with veteran New Zealand journalist John McBeth about Southeast Asia’s past and Indonesia’s likely future.
The Future of a ‘New Malaysia’
By Luke Hunt
A conversation with renowed Malaysian journalist Leslie Lopez.
Remembering the Ancient Empire Legacy of Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks with author Philip Bowring about the ancient empires of Southeast Asia and how maritime trade helped shape a region long before the colonial era.