Cambodia

There may be no artillery or troops involved, but a new kind of conflict might be brewing over Pyongyang.

Former Cambodian Prime Minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh is coming out of retirement. But will he be able to recapture his glory days?

Cambodia has shown little inclination to tackle the problem of the human trafficking of its citizens.

The Philippines is part of Southeast Asia geographically. But many Filipinos feel a closer attachment to the West.

Decades after the Vietnam War ended, cluster bombs still leave large swathes of land in Laos off-limits. But the foot-dragging on a ban continues.

Critics of Cambodian leader Hun Sen frequently miss the point about his leadership. He likes a fight.

Chinese dams threaten one of the world’s most biodiverse rivers, critics say. It’s not just environmentalists who are worried.

The country plans to build a skyscraper and titanium mine and forgets…the people.

A young dancing Cambodian goes from ancient ruins to…world-class stage.

When pop celebrities step out of the mould, it can be simply swoon-worthy.

The offer to former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of a position as an economic adviser to Cambodian Premier Hun Sen has inflamed relations between the two countries. The Diplomat contributor Luke Hunt travels to Phnom Penh, Bangkok and Preah Vihear and finds out how Thaksin’s new role has upset the Thai monarchy and quietly amused Beijing.

Pushing the long grass aside, Phorn pointed to a marker stone. ‘The Chinese workers came and put this here,’ he said.