Japhet Quitzon

Associate Fellow, Southeast Asia Program
Japhet Quitzon

Japhet Quitzon is an associate fellow with the Southeast Asia Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). His research interests include disinformation as it affects international democratic institutions, the intersection of trade and digital privacy, and the evolving role of the Philippines in Indo-Pacific security. His work has featured in The Diplomat, Asia Global Online, and Cambridge University Press, and he is a young leader with the Pacific Forum. Before joining CSIS, he was a research assistant with Dr. Sophal Ear at Occidental College. He received his bachelor's degree in international relations with a minor in East Asian studies from Connecticut College.

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Southeast Asia Radio

Domestic Politics Updates in Malaysia with Asrul Sani

This week, Greg is joined by Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani to discuss the latest updates from Malaysian domestic politics in the aftermath of a “corporate mafia” political scandal. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest, from Myanmar’s leadership changes to tech investments in Thailand.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, Lauren Mai, and Asrul Hadi Abdullah Sani — April 9, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
Southeast Asia Radio

Laos National Assembly Outcomes with Murray Hiebert

This week, Greg and Elina are joined by Murray Hiebert to unpack the latest from Laos’ National Assembly and the country’s future direction. Patal and Japhet cover the latest from the region, from energy crises to Thai politics.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, Murray Hiebert, and Elina Noor — March 26, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Regional Tariff Turmoil Continues

Malaysian trade minister Johari Abdul Ghani declared on March 15 that his country’s Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with the United States has been rendered “null and void” following the U.S. Supreme Court’s February 20 decision striking down the Trump administration’s worldwide tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — March 19, 2026

Southeast Asia Radio

Border War, Scam Centers, and Cambodian Politics

This week, Greg is joined by Sophal Ear to discuss Cambodian domestic politics and the Hun Manet government’s push against scam centers. Lauren and Japhet cover the latest in the region, from government turmoil in Malaysia to airstrikes in Myanmar. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, Lauren Mai, and Japhet Quitzon — March 13, 2026

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Southeast Asia Radio

Tariff Ruling and US-ASEAN Trade with Amb. Brian McFeeters

Greg and Elina are joined by Amb. Brian McFeeters to discuss U.S.-ASEAN trade in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s IEEPA ruling and the recently concluded U.S.-Indonesia trade deal. Japhet and Lois cover the latest from the region, from the Board of Peace to Sara Duterte’s 2028 presidential bid.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Elina Noor, Japhet Quitzon, and Lois Ramilo — February 26, 2026

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

Lessons from the Manila Strategy Forum

The bilateral relationship between the United States and the Philippines has experienced a renaissance over the last five years. Despite this positive direction, both militarily and economically, the Philippines does not receive sufficient attention in Washington.

Report by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — February 25, 2026

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From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict

An audio version of "⁠From Fraud to the Frontlines: Scam Centers Caught in the Cambodia-Thailand Conflict⁠," a new Critical Questions by CSIS's Julia Dickson and Japhet Quitzon. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Julia Dickson and Japhet Quitzon — January 15, 2026

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