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Cambodia succession politics

Hun Manet’s Cambodia: An Anatomy of Administrative Bloat

Hun Manet’s Cambodia: An Anatomy of Administrative Bloat

By Sebastian Strangio
The transition of power from long-serving PM Hun Sen to his son has been accompanied by a significant expansion of the country's administrative apparatus.

Cambodian PM Says He Will Step Down in 3 Weeks and His Son Will Succeed Him

Cambodian PM Says He Will Step Down in 3 Weeks and His Son Will Succeed Him

By Sopheng Cheang
Hun Sen says that will relinquish the prime ministership on August 22, after more than 38 years in power.
Autocratic Cambodian Leader Paving Way for Son, a West Point Graduate, to Rule

Autocratic Cambodian Leader Paving Way for Son, a West Point Graduate, to Rule

By David Rising
Hun Manet took his father's place at a large rally marking the conclusion of the CPP's campaign for Sunday's vote.

In Cambodia, Hun Sen Searches for the Magic Political Formula

In Cambodia, Hun Sen Searches for the Magic Political Formula

By Markus Karbaum
The winner of next week’s election is clear, but the long-serving PM will face challenges in handing power to his eldest son while avoiding significant internal conflicts.

Is Cambodia’s New Election Amendment Actually About ‘Pardoning’ Exiled Opposition Leaders?

Is Cambodia’s New Election Amendment Actually About ‘Pardoning’ Exiled Opposition Leaders?

By David Hutt
Changes to election laws will give Prime Minister Hun Sen added room for maneuver as he prepares to hand power to his son, Hun Manet.

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Hun Sen Will Never Retire

Hun Sen Will Never Retire

By David Hutt
Even if Cambodia's leader steps back from his formal duties as prime minister, it is hard to see him abandoning politics altogether.

Hun Sen’s Cambodian Succession Plan Slides Into Chaos

Hun Sen’s Cambodian Succession Plan Slides Into Chaos

By Sam Rainsy
As the Cambodian leader contemplates retirement, there is growing opposition to his plan to create a family dynasty.
Will Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen Resign Next Year?

Will Cambodia’s PM Hun Sen Resign Next Year?

By David Hutt
There are numerous signs that the long-planned transition of power from the prime minister to his son may happen sooner rather than later.

Hun Sen Plods Along With Cambodia’s Leadership Succession

Hun Sen Plods Along With Cambodia’s Leadership Succession

By David Hutt
It is unclear when Hun Sen will give up the prime ministership, but the country's long-planned transition is in many ways already in progress.

Is Or Vandine Cambodia’s Future?

Is Or Vandine Cambodia’s Future?

By David Hutt
The U.S.-educated Health Ministry official has shot to prominence as the public face of Cambodia's COVID-19 response.

Cambodia’s Hun Sen Moves Ahead on Shoring Up Son’s Leadership Prospects

Cambodia’s Hun Sen Moves Ahead on Shoring Up Son’s Leadership Prospects

By Luke Hunt
The leader tipped his grandson to serve as prime minister in the 2030s.
Cambodia’s Leadership Succession: One Small Step Further

Cambodia’s Leadership Succession: One Small Step Further

By Markus Karbaum
Prime Minister Hun Sen proposed his eldest son Hun Manet as his successor. But he did not name a date – and many further questions remain unanswered.

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