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U.S.-Cambodia relations
China’s FM Wang Pledges Support for New Cambodian Leadership
By Sebastian Strangio
Despite the changes in Phnom Penh, Cambodia-China relations are likely to maintain their current upward trajectory.
How Will Cambodia’s Incoming Leader Affect the Country’s Foreign Relations?
By Sebastian Strangio
China will be the main benefactor of the Hun Manet administration, while relations with the Western democracies will remain fraught.
Cambodian Naval Base to Test Hun Manet’s Relations With Washington
By Luke Hunt
Satellite images confirm China-backed Ream upgrade is almost complete.
US Announces Visa Bans, Aid ‘Pause’ After Flawed Cambodian Election
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement has raised doubts about a potential diplomatic reset between Phnom Penh and Washington.
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
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?
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?
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
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?
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
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?
By Kimkong Heng
Cambodia needs to recalibrate its relationships with the US and EU, or risk becoming overly reliant on China.
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