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Commemorative ASEAN Summit Watches Cost $500,000, Cambodian PM Says

Commemorative ASEAN Summit Watches Cost $500,000, Cambodian PM Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Hun Sen commissioned the 25 luxury tourbillon watches in order to showcase his country's “scientific and technical progress.”

ASEAN (Minus Myanmar) Gets Its Act Together

ASEAN (Minus Myanmar) Gets Its Act Together

By Luke Hunt
Myanmar's military junta was put on notice as ASEAN held its line against China and Russia.
Myanmar, Taiwan Head Agenda at ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Myanmar, Taiwan Head Agenda at ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

By Sebastian Strangio
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said that the bloc had never been "confronted at the same time with so many perils for the region and the world at large."

Myanmar Crisis Overshadows Meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers

Myanmar Crisis Overshadows Meeting of ASEAN Foreign Ministers

By Sebastian Strangio
The informal gathering took place without the involvement of the junta's appointed foreign minister, but a path forward on the crisis is hard to see.

Myanmar Junta to Spurn ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Myanmar Junta to Spurn ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

By Sebastian Strangio
The decision came after Cambodia, ASEAN's current chair, announced that the junta would only be permitted to send a "non-political" representative.

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Cambodia Says Myanmar Junta’s FM Not Invited to Upcoming Conclave

Cambodia Says Myanmar Junta’s FM Not Invited to Upcoming Conclave

By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement follows criticisms of Cambodia's policy of pragmatic engagement with the military administration.

Cambodia as ASEAN Chair: What to Expect

Cambodia as ASEAN Chair: What to Expect

Pou Sothirak, Elina Noor, and Aaron Connelly on the controversial start to Cambodia's year-long ASEAN chairmanship, and what might come next.
Omicron Threatens to Derail Cambodia’s ASEAN Agenda

Omicron Threatens to Derail Cambodia’s ASEAN Agenda

By Luke Hunt
Zoom conferencing won’t work if the Southeast Asian bloc is to tackle the big issues.

Cambodia’s Myanmar Crisis Diplomacy: Give Talks a Chance

Cambodia’s Myanmar Crisis Diplomacy: Give Talks a Chance

By Sao Phal Niseiy
As unpalatable as it sounds, political dialogue with the military offers the best route out of the country's political and humanitarian crisis.

New ASEAN Chair Cambodia to Push Engagement With Myanmar Junta

New ASEAN Chair Cambodia to Push Engagement With Myanmar Junta

By Sebastian Strangio
Following a meeting with the junta's foreign minister today, Prime Minister Hun Sen said he would visit Myanmar next month.

As Chair of ASEAN, Hun Sen Warns of Crack Down on Protesters

As Chair of ASEAN, Hun Sen Warns of Crack Down on Protesters

By Luke Hunt
Cambodia faces a difficult year, but the prime minister says he “will do what it takes” to quell dissent.
In 2022, Cambodia Faces Challenging Turn at ASEAN’s Helm

In 2022, Cambodia Faces Challenging Turn at ASEAN’s Helm

By Heimkhemra Suy
During its upcoming chairmanship, the country faces a host of daunting challenges. But the year will bring opportunities, too.

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