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Cambodia Defends Closure of Independent Media Outlet Amid International Outcry
February 14, 2023

Cambodia Defends Closure of Independent Media Outlet Amid International Outcry

By Sebastian Strangio
The closure of Voice of Democracy has prompted a wave of condemnations from Western governments. Will actions follow?

Cambodia Has Little to Gain From Hosting a Chinese Military Presence
June 10, 2022

Cambodia Has Little to Gain From Hosting a Chinese Military Presence

By Sokvy Rim
Allowing China exclusive access to the Ream Naval Base, or any other facility, would seem to contradict the broader direction of the country's foreign policy.
Will Domestic Politics Upend Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship?
November 19, 2021

Will Domestic Politics Upend Cambodia’s ASEAN Chairmanship?

By David Hutt
The deteriorating rights situation in Cambodia will be a major distraction from ASEAN’s agenda.

Who’s Helping Cambodia Weather COVID-19?
July 08, 2020

Who’s Helping Cambodia Weather COVID-19?

By Kimkong Heng and Len Ang
In explaining Cambodia’s relative COVID-19 success, it is vital to acknowledge the foreign aid and local donations that have poured in.

Hun Sen’s Political Gamble: The Coronavirus Epidemic
February 20, 2020

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?

Why Is a Washington State Senator Lobbying for Cambodia?
December 24, 2019

Why Is a Washington State Senator Lobbying for Cambodia?

By Cristina Maza
Ericksen argues that the United States should forge closer ties with Cambodia. Critics cringe at a legislator lobbying for a foreign government.

Cambodia’s Disastrous Dependence on China: A History Lesson
December 04, 2019

Cambodia’s Disastrous Dependence on China: A History Lesson

By Chansambath Bong
Overdependence on China undermines Cambodia’s national security. We know because it’s happened before.
Is Cambodia’s Foreign Policy Heading in the Right Direction?
February 08, 2019

Is Cambodia’s Foreign Policy Heading in the Right Direction?

By Kimkong Heng
Cambodia needs to recalibrate its relationships with the US and EU, or risk becoming overly reliant on China.

Sanctions Implicate Hun Sen’s Bodyguard Chief in Grenade Attack
June 15, 2018

Sanctions Implicate Hun Sen’s Bodyguard Chief in Grenade Attack

By George Wright
Sanctions announced this week reference a 1997 grenade attack but illustrate souring modern relations between the US and Cambodia.

Cambodian Views on the U.S., China and Japan
March 12, 2018

Cambodian Views on the U.S., China and Japan

By Shin Kawashima
Time for the U.S. to rethink its approach?

Loving Vietnam, Criticizing Cambodia: Trump’s Double Standard in Southeast Asia.
March 09, 2018

Loving Vietnam, Criticizing Cambodia: Trump’s Double Standard in Southeast Asia.

By Du Nhat Dang
U.S. President Donald Trump has a double standard for human rights in Vietnam. And it makes strategic sense.
Cambodia Breaks With the West
December 22, 2017

Cambodia Breaks With the West

By Markus Karbaum
Cambodia’s drastic renunciation of democracy in 2017 was accompanied by deteriorating relations with the US and EU.

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