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Cambodian People's Party
Cambodians Will Use Null and Void Votes to Call for Genuine Elections
By Sam Rainsy
Without any meaningful opposition alternative to Hun Sen's CPP, expect a large number of spoiled and empty ballots on July 23.
Cambodia Succession Plan Hinges on Party Princelings
By David Hutt
A handover of power from long-serving Hun Sen to his eldest son will require a broader generational transition with the ruling CPP.
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.
The Macro Challenges in Cambodia’s Microfinance Sector
By David Hutt
A closer look at an alarming trend.
What Next for Democracy in Cambodia?
By Tej Parikh
Hun Sen has remained defiant since eradicating his political opposition. How should the world respond?
Was Cambodia Ever Really a Democracy?
By Andrew Nachemson
The coup of July 1997 cemented Hun Sen’s grip over the country, and it’s never wavered since.
Hun Manet: The Next Prime Minister of Cambodia?
By David Hutt
The issue of succession continues to loom large in Cambodia’s politics.
Cambodia’s Opposition Party Must End its Policy Silence Now
By David Hutt
The CNRP’s weakened position makes the case for unveiling policy specifics stronger than ever.
The Mirage of a Cambodia Palace Coup
By David Hutt
Suggestions by Sam Rainsy of a palace coup grossly overestimate factionalism in the CPP and underestimate Hun Sen’s power.
The Truth About War and Peace in Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
Some readings of the country’s history can be deceiving.
Why Cambodia's Poverty Statistics Dispute Matters
By David Hutt
A recent dispute has shed light on deeper issues in how poverty is assessed in the Southeast Asian state.
What Do Prisoner Releases Mean in Hun Sen’s Cambodia?
By Luke Hunt
A closer look at the significance of the steady stream of prisoners that have been released.
A New Era for Hun Sen’s Cambodia?
By Luke Hunt
The election outcome all but completes the country’s transition to a one-party state.
A Requiem for Cambodian Elections
By Will Brehm
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen scored a resounding electoral victory, who is really to blame for such an outlandish result?
Cheering Cambodia's Strongman
By Philip Heijmans
Despite an intense crackdown on dissent, Hun Sen's supporters turned out for a mass rally ahead of Cambodia's elections.
What’s Behind Cambodia’s War on Fake News?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The government’s efforts to regulate fake news have raised concerns amid a wider campaign to suppress dissent as elections approach.
Cambodia’s Ersatz Election
By George Wright
Anxiety and crackdowns define a battle for legitimacy in Cambodia.
The State of Human Security in Cambodia
By Pascale Hunt
Questioning the success of the UN’s peacebuilding blueprint.
What Did the Laos-Cambodia Security Meeting Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlights ongoing efforts by both sides to manage contentious issues.
Cambodia and China: Rewriting (and Repeating) History
By Alex Willemyns
With China as his main patron, Hun Sen has conveniently forgotten its role in propping up the Pol Pot regime.
Cambodian Treason Case Highlights Cold War Rivalries
By Ben Paviour
The case against Kem Sokha and the CNRP hearkens back to rivalries forged during Cold War proxy warfare.
Where Are Southeast Asia’s Loyal Oppositions?
By David Hutt
A closer look at opposition dynamics at play in the subregion.
What Went Wrong With Cambodia’s Opposition Party
By Ben Paviour
How has the CNRP fallen so far, so fast?
Is Cambodia Really Becoming a Dictatorship?
By David Hutt
Despite troubling developments, a little more optimism is warranted as the Cambodian people get ready to go to the polls.
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