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Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP)
October 23, 2020
The Beginning of the End of Kem Sokha’s Ordeal in Cambodia?
By David Hutt
In recent weeks, Prime Minister Hun Sen has softened his stance toward his main political rival. As usual, there is more than meets the eye.
September 30, 2020
Opposition Leaders Testing Cambodia’s Chilly Political Waters
By Luke Hunt
The maneuvering of Kem Sokha and Sam Rainsy once again spells trouble for their supporters inside Cambodia.
September 22, 2020
With New Arrest, Cambodia’s Permanent Crackdown Intensifies
By Sebastian Strangio
Amid the economic fallout from COVID-19, Hun Sen's government has succeeded in keeping a lid on rising public discontent—but for how much longer?
May 13, 2020
When Hun Sen Met Kem Sokha
By David Hutt
The meeting between Hun Sen and the opposition-leader-turned-treason-suspect is a political signal -- but of what?
January 31, 2020
Sam Rainsy Is Not a Coward
By Mu Sochua
The attempt by Sam Rainsy to return to Cambodia on November 9, 2019, though unsuccessful, shows who is afraid.
January 01, 2020
Can Cambodia’s Opposition Survive?
By Andrew Nachemson
Tales of the CNRP’s demise have so far been greatly exaggerated, but the clock is ticking.
November 14, 2019
What’s Next for Cambodia’s Opposition Politics?
By David Hutt
After a big week for the country’s opposition, a look at what may lie ahead for it as well as Cambodian politics more generally.
July 29, 2019
The Dark Year Since Cambodia’s 2018 Election
By Mu Sochua
The year since the controversial poll brought growing repression at home and further isolation abroad.
July 24, 2019
What Next for Democracy in Cambodia?
By Tej Parikh
Hun Sen has remained defiant since eradicating his political opposition. How should the world respond?
March 27, 2019
The Life and Near Death of Sam Rainsy
By Andrew Nachemson
22 years after surviving a grenade attack, the popular opposition leader faces new questions about his role in politics.
January 16, 2019
January 7 in Cambodia: One Date, Two Narratives
By Kimkong Heng
Cambodian politicians should move beyond their arguments over history and find common ground to move Cambodia forward.
December 31, 2018
Hun Sen’s Monument to Himself
By Andrew Nachemson
The Cambodian prime minister inaugurated a monument celebrating his own achievements.