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Hun Sen
Is Cambodia’s Exclusive Dependence on China Inevitable?
By Sam Rainsy
The most practical course for a small country is to cultivate as many friends and partners as possible.
Key Cambodian Opposition Figure Defects From Banned CNRP
By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Hun Sen's strategy for fracturing the opposition is slowly bearing fruit.
Trio of Cambodian Youth Imprisoned for Environmental Activism
By Sebastian Strangio
In recent years, the environmental group Mother Nature has become a major irritant for Prime Minister Hun Sen's government.
Cambodia COVID-19 Drive Rests on Elite Charity Networks
By David Hutt
The Cambodian government is presenting COVID-19 relief packages as a gift from the wealthy and well-connected.
Cambodia and Its ‘Dictator’ Struggle With the Pandemic
By Luke Hunt
The WHO issues “dire warning” ahead of Khmer New Year.
Domestic Violence Scandal Highlights Cambodian Government’s Hypocrisy
By David Hutt
A treatment of the self-claimed businessman Duong Chhay reveals once again that in Hun Sen's Cambodia, there is one set of rules for the powerful and another for everyone else.
With New Arrest, Cambodia’s Permanent Crackdown Intensifies
By Sebastian Strangio
Amid the economic fallout from COVID-19, Hun Sen's government has succeeded in keeping a lid on rising public discontent—but for how much longer?
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.
Comrade Duch, Chief Khmer Rouge Executioner, Dies at 77
By Sebastian Strangio
His trial and conviction demonstrated both the potential, and limits, of international justice.
The World According to Cambodia’s CPP
By Sebastian Strangio and Sebastian Strangio
If the West truly wants to change Hun Sen’s behavior, it needs to understand how he sees the world.
Hun Manet Still a Long Way From Cambodia’s Top Job
By Luke Hunt
Hun Sen’s number one son has the resume but needs broad support.
Do EU Sanctions on Cambodia Still Matter?
By David Hutt
The sanctions are too little, too late to have the desired impact -- especially amid a pandemic.
When Hun Sen Met Kem Sokha
By David Hutt
The meeting between Hun Sen and the opposition-leader-turned-treason-suspect is a political signal -- but of what?
Southeast Asia’s Princelings
By David Hutt
From Indonesia to Cambodia and beyond, the children of politicians are keeping the family business going – for better or for worse.
Rising Coronavirus Fears in Cambodia as Hun Sen Nixes New Year Festivities
By Luke Hunt
The premier has canceled next week’s Khmer New Year celebrations amid worries about the virus.
Will the COVID-19 Crisis Spell the End of Cambodia’s Hun Sen?
By David Hutt
COVID-19 may not topple Cambodia’s Hun Sen, but its shockwaves could spark the beginning of the end of his rule.
Remembering Cambodia’s 1970 Coup
By Andrew Nachemson
A look back at a significant development in the country with implications that continue to play out today.
How Strong are Southeast Asia’s ‘Strongmen’?
By David Hutt
A closer look at a new book on dictators and the applicability of its insights in Southeast Asia.
Hun Sen’s Political Gamble: The Coronavirus Epidemic
By Sopagna Heng
Hun Sen is playing a high-stakes political game by downplaying fear of the coronavirus. Will his strategy pay off?
Virus Fears Rise After Cambodia Cruise Ship Acceptance
By Associated Press
The feel-good story took an unfortunate turn after a passenger later tested positive for the virus.
Cruise Ship Coronavirus Ordeal Ends with Cambodia Welcome
By Associated Press
Stranded passengers disembarked and were welcomed to Cambodia by the nation's authoritarian leader who handed them flowers.
Sam Rainsy: Cambodia’s Ruling Party Is More Divided Than the Public Knows
By Sam Rainsy
The opposition leader argues that Hun Sen is using Kem Sokha’s trial to bolster his authority within the ruling party.
China and Cambodia: Love in the Time of Coronavirus
By Shannon Tiezzi
Hun Sen's “special visit” to China was a high-profile show of support for Beijing's handling of the outbreak.
Foreign Power Threat Looms Over Kem Sokha Trial in Cambodia
By Luke Hunt
The hearings have again spotlighted the ruling government’s obsession with threats from foreign powers and color revolutions.