Cambodia democracy

The deteriorating rights situation in Cambodia will be a major distraction from ASEAN’s agenda.

Cambodia faces a difficult year, but the prime minister says he “will do what it takes” to quell dissent.

Leaders of the CNRP – including the author – must be allowed to return to Cambodia before the next elections.

ASEAN is testing the limits of its non-interference policy even as Cambodia takes up the ASEAN chair position.

The 1991 Paris Peace Accords had two primary goals: ending civil war and setting up democracy. One of those goals was achieved; the other has never looked less likely.

Fresh sanctions could entrench the Cambodian government’s determination to free itself from outside 'interference.'

Charges against a political analyst were dropped on the urging of a Zoom-bombing prime minister.

The 2016 killing of Dr. Kem Ley marked the beginning of a severe tightening of the political space.

The U.S. should propose a post-pandemic development program based on human rights, democratic principles, and the rule of law.

The most practical course for a small country is to cultivate as many friends and partners as possible.

The strongly-worded resolution is unlikely to induce any change of heart on the part of Cambodia's corrupt and self-focused elites.