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How Phnom Penh Can Recapture Its Mid-Century Glory

How Phnom Penh Can Recapture Its Mid-Century Glory

By Oung Ty Keithya
Once regarded as the "jewel of Asia," Cambodia's capital has since become a byword for sprawl and shambolic planning.

Comrade Duch, Chief Khmer Rouge Executioner, Dies at 77

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.
Confronting Cambodia’s Waste Management Challenge

Confronting Cambodia’s Waste Management Challenge

By David Hutt
The country, especially its capital, has long had a problem with waste that needs to be addressed.

Did Cambodia Just Make a U-Turn on Gambling?

Did Cambodia Just Make a U-Turn on Gambling?

By David Hutt
A recent move warrants attention given the government’s previous positions.

Peering Into Hong Kong’s Dark Side

Peering Into Hong Kong’s Dark Side

By Jonathan DeHart
The Diplomat speaks with street photographer Jonathan van Smit, whose stark images reveal life on Hong Kong’s fringe.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Does Cambodia Really Care About Its Disabled?

Does Cambodia Really Care About Its Disabled?

By David Hutt
The evidence suggests that more attention needs to be given to the problem.

Going Nowhere Fast: The Plight of Phnom Penh’s Traditional Transport Workers

Going Nowhere Fast: The Plight of Phnom Penh’s Traditional Transport Workers

By Laurie Parsons
The struggle of cyclo drivers exemplify Cambodia’s deepening inequality.
Phnom Penh, City Interrupted

Phnom Penh, City Interrupted

By Kris Hartley
With a troubled past, Cambodia’s bustling capital is today a naturally occurring marvel.

Is Cambodia’s Evolution Just a Mirage on the Mekong?

Is Cambodia’s Evolution Just a Mirage on the Mekong?

By Poppy McPherson
A new photo-book catalogs Cambodia’s growth and transition, painting a complex picture of progress.

Sam Rainsy Return Raises the Stakes in Cambodian Election

Sam Rainsy Return Raises the Stakes in Cambodian Election

Sam Rainsy arrived in Phnom Penh today to great fanfare. Could he unseat Hun Sen?

Cambodian Rulers Dogged by Pre-Election Jitters

Cambodian Rulers Dogged by Pre-Election Jitters

Hun Sen’s party is resorting to myriad techniques to disrupt opposition prior to national elections.

Beyond I Am Super Student: Cambodia’s Drug Problem

Beyond I Am Super Student: Cambodia’s Drug Problem

Cambodia is slowly coming to terms with a serious drug problem.

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