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As Cambodian Election Season Nears, Opposition Parties Prepare to Tackle Hun Sen
February 10, 2022

As Cambodian Election Season Nears, Opposition Parties Prepare to Tackle Hun Sen

By Sebastian Strangio
Upcoming commune and national elections won't be free or fair, but they will offer signals of how the CPP plans to govern during its next mandate.

Cambodian Prince and Politician Norodom Ranariddh Dies at 77
November 29, 2021

Cambodian Prince and Politician Norodom Ranariddh Dies at 77

By Sopheng Cheang
Ranariddh took over leadership of Funcinpec, converted it into a royalist party and won elections in 1993. But he was overthrown in 1996 by Hun Sen.
Cambodian Prince Readies Return to Political Life
January 26, 2021

Cambodian Prince Readies Return to Political Life

By Sebastian Strangio
Prince Norodom Ranariddh’s comeback is unlikely to amount to much in electoral terms – but is convenient for the ruling CPP.

Was Cambodia Ever Really a Democracy?
July 04, 2019

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.

The Truth About War and Peace in Cambodia
January 05, 2019

The Truth About War and Peace in Cambodia

By Luke Hunt
Some readings of the country’s history can be deceiving.

The Trouble With Cambodia’s Two-Party System
April 12, 2017

The Trouble With Cambodia’s Two-Party System

By David Hutt
The lack of a formidable third party is hurting the country's opposition.

Another Political Stalemate in Cambodia
September 24, 2013

Another Political Stalemate in Cambodia

Post-election Cambodia seems more of the same. But there are modest signs of change.

Hun Sen on Election Footing
May 25, 2012

Hun Sen on Election Footing

Commune elections next month are set to offer an interesting test of the Cambodian People’s Party’s popularity.

A Prince Joins the Fray
January 17, 2011

A Prince Joins the Fray

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

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