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Revived Cambodian Nationalism Threatens to Undermine ‘Special’ Relationship With Vietnam

Revived Cambodian Nationalism Threatens to Undermine ‘Special’ Relationship With Vietnam

By Markus Karbaum
Anti-Vietnamese resentment has spelled an end to a cross-border cooperation agreement with Vietnam and Laos.

Cambodia Pulls Out of Economic Agreement With Vietnam and Laos

Cambodia Pulls Out of Economic Agreement With Vietnam and Laos

By Sebastian Strangio
Phnom Penh's withdrawal from the CLV Triangle Development Area pact marks a potentially important shift in Cambodia-Vietnam relations.
Cambodia’s CLV-DTA Crackdown Shows Vietnam Is Still the Elephant in the Room

Cambodia’s CLV-DTA Crackdown Shows Vietnam Is Still the Elephant in the Room

By David Whitehouse
Phnom Penh is acutely sensitive to any suggestion that the country is ceding land and sovereignty to its eastern neighbor.

The Geopolitics of Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal

The Geopolitics of Cambodia’s Funan Techo Canal

By Nguyen Minh Quang and James Borton
With its potential to foster Chinese-backed economic enclaves and military installations, the canal poses a foreseeable challenge to Vietnam’s national security.

Cambodia Breaks Ground on China-Funded Canal and Says It Will Be Built ‘No Matter the Cost’

Cambodia Breaks Ground on China-Funded Canal and Says It Will Be Built ‘No Matter the Cost’

By Sopheng Cheang and Aniruddha Ghosal
The $1.7 billion Funan Techo canal is planned to connect the country’s capital with Cambodia’s south coast, giving it access to the Gulf of Thailand.

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How the ‘Politics of Gratitude’ Inflames Cambodia-Vietnam Relations

How the ‘Politics of Gratitude’ Inflames Cambodia-Vietnam Relations

By Huynh Tam Sang and Mai Vu Thao My
Some Vietnamese nationalists view Phnom Penh's decision to press ahead with a controversial canal project as a sign of ingratitude.

The Funan Techo Canal Won’t Have A Military Purpose

The Funan Techo Canal Won’t Have A Military Purpose

By David Hutt
Arguments that Cambodia's China-backed canal project will pose a security threat to Vietnam are wildly overblown.
China-Funded Canal Project Strains Cambodia-Vietnam Ties

China-Funded Canal Project Strains Cambodia-Vietnam Ties

By Huynh Tam Sang
Phnom Penh claims that the Funan Techo Canal will give it greater economic autonomy, but Hanoi is concerned about the project's environmental and security implications.

Vietnam’s Security Concerns About the Funan Techo Canal Project Are Misplaced

Vietnam’s Security Concerns About the Funan Techo Canal Project Are Misplaced

By Sokvy Rim
There are a number of potential concerns with the Cambodian government's plans for an inland waterway, but security isn't one of them.

Why is Vietnam Worried About Cambodia’s Mekong Canal Project?

Why is Vietnam Worried About Cambodia’s Mekong Canal Project?

By Sothearak Sok
The proposed Funan Techo Canal is set to connect the country's coast to the Mekong River via a system of lock gates.

Cambodian Court Sentences Opposition Figure to 3 Years Prison

Cambodian Court Sentences Opposition Figure to 3 Years Prison

By Sebastian Strangio
The sentence came just weeks after Thach Setha was sentenced to 18 months prison for allegedly passing fraudulent checks.
Cambodian PM Takes Aim at Unidentified Drones

Cambodian PM Takes Aim at Unidentified Drones

By Luke Hunt
Military deployed, bounties offered, Montagnards told they are not welcome.

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