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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The Latest on Southeast Asia: The 2nd Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire

Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a new ceasefire on December 27 after weeks of deadly border clashes. The latest round of the conflict that began in July displaced more than 500,000 citizens on both sides of the border and killed at least 100 people. 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — January 8, 2026

Southeast Asia Radio

Energy Transitions and Climate Developments in Southeast Asia with Jenny Schuch-Page

Greg and Elina are joined by Jenny Schuch-Page to discuss regional energy transitions and climate developments after COP 30. Japhet and Lauren cover the latest from the region, from SCS naval drills to multifaceted cooperation from unlikely partners.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Lauren Mai, and Japhet Quitzon — December 4, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Thailand-Cambodia Tensions Continue

Thailand on November 10 suspended  the tenuous Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement signed in July and reinforced during the ASEAN Summit in October. Authorities recommended the “indefinite suspension” of the ceasefire after a Thai soldier was seriously injured in a landmine explosion on the contested border.

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — November 21, 2025

The Latest on Southeast Asia: Hegseth’s Charm Offensive

U.S. president Donald Trump’s visit to Malaysia during the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit late last month signaled U.S. attention to a region wary of Washington’s intentions. Trade was the focus during the president’s trip but a few days later security took center stage as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrived in Malaysia for the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting Plus (ADMM+). 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — November 6, 2025

Southeast Asia Radio

Trump at ASEAN with Brian Eyler and Prashanth Parameswaran

Greg and Elina are joined by Prashanth Parameswaran and Brian Eyler to discuss recent summits across the Indo-Pacific, including the ASEAN and East Asia Summits.

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — October 30, 2025

CSIS Southeast Asia Radio
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New Thai Prime Minister and the Fall of the Shinawatras

An audio version of "⁠New Thai Prime Minister and the Fall of the Shinawatras⁠," a new critical questions by CSIS's Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs.

Podcast Episode by Japhet Quitzon and Gregory B. Poling — September 15, 2025

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