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Rodrigo Duterte Heading to Trial in The Hague

On March 11, former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody following an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for his war on drugs. His arrest could mark the end for his family’s time in politics or lead to the start of their resurgence.

Commentary by Japhet Quitzon — March 11, 2025

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Gregory B. Poling

Gregory B. Poling

Director and Senior Fellow, Southeast Asia Program and Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
Seth G. Jones

Seth G. Jones

President, Defense and Security Department; Harold Brown Chair
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Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Australia Chair
Harrison Prétat

Harrison Prétat

Deputy Director and Fellow, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative

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The Latest on Southeast Asia: U.S. Withdrawal from JETP

On March 6, U.S. treasury secretary Scott Bessent withdrew the United States from the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), a platform for developed nations to aid developing nations transition from coal to clean energy. 

Blog Post by Japhet Quitzon — March 13, 2025

Rodrigo Duterte Heading to Trial in The Hague

On March 11, former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody following an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for his war on drugs. His arrest could mark the end for his family’s time in politics or lead to the start of their resurgence.

Commentary by Japhet Quitzon — March 11, 2025

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Vietnam’s “Era of National Rise” with Khang Vu

Greg and Elina talk with Khang Vu. They discuss Vietnam’s bureaucratic reforms and its declaration of an “Era of National Rise.”

Podcast Episode by Gregory B. Poling, Japhet Quitzon, and Lauren Mai — March 6, 2025

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Southeast Asia Radio

Pacific Airwaves – Aid, Alliances, and Uncertainty

Andreyka welcomes new co-host John Augé to Pacific Airwaves to discuss Trump’s return to the White House, the impact of USAID cuts to the region, the Cook Islands’ cooperative agreements with China, and more.

Podcast Episode by Andreyka Natalegawa and John Augé — February 27, 2025

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The Latest on Southeast Asia: Trump’s Defense Alliances in Southeast Asia

Within the first 30 days of the second Trump administration, the United States has focused on its bilateral defense alliances in Southeast Asia, with U.S. secretary of defense Pete Hegseth holding phone calls with counterpart officials in the Philippines and Thailand. 

Blog Post by Lauren Mai — February 27, 2025

Midterm Outlooks: Digital Proxy Warfare in the Philippines

Against the backdrop of Marcos-Duterte proxy political warfare, this year’s Philippine elections could again serve as a blueprint for online influence operations in other contests around the world.

Commentary by Japhet Quitzon — February 21, 2025