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

2025 Southeast Asia Forecast with Greg and Elina

Greg and Elina look at what’s coming to the region in 2025. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest on Southeast Asia, from Prabowo’s free meal scheme to Myanmar’s 77th independence anniversary.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — January 9, 2025

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Southeast Asia Radio’s Third Annual Holiday Special

Greg and Elina answer questions from Andreyka Natalegawa, Japhet Quitzon, Leon Cao, Lauren Mai, and Monica Sato for this year’s special holiday episode.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Andreyka Natalegawa, Japhet Quitzon, Lauren Mai, and Monica Sato — December 19, 2024

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Cambodia Updates

On December 15, the USS Savannah arrived in Sihanoukville, Cambodia for a five-day visit, marking the first U.S. port call in the country in eight years. 

Blog Post by Gregory B. Poling and Japhet Quitzon — December 19, 2024

Southeast Asia Radio

The Dutertes vs. the Marcoses – What Comes Next?

Greg and Elina are joined by Camille Elemia to discuss the latest updates in Philippine politics. Japhet and Lauren covers the latest on Southeast Asia, from devastating floods in both Thailand and Malaysia to Vietnam’s ambitious highspeed rail plan. 

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — December 12, 2024

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Southeast Asia Radio

Energy Transitions in Southeast Asia

Greg and Elina are joined by Andreyka Natalegawa and Lauren Mai to discuss the Southeast Asia Program’s newest report on climate transitions throughout ASEAN.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Andreyka Natalegawa, Lauren Mai, and Japhet Quitzon — October 31, 2024

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U.S. Investment in the Philippines: More Than Meets the Eye

Though U.S.-Philippine economic ties are well documented, the day-to-day impact of the relationship in the Philippines is often underreported. The United States must enhance public awareness and understanding of its economic and investment activities in the Philippines.

Brief by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — October 31, 2024