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Opposition leader says Hun Sen fears collapse of ‘criminal’ regime
Published on 28/06/2025
» Hun Sen’s recent outburst against Thailand is not rooted in patriotism but in fear of the potential collapse of a regime “deeply entangled with international criminal networks”, says exiled Cambodian opposition leader Sam Rainsy.
Cybercrime moves up the agenda
News, Published on 28/06/2025
» There has been no shortage of commentators ready to hail the decision of former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen to leak his recent conversation with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra as a diplomatic "masterstroke".
Defusing Thai-Cambodian border row
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 13/06/2025
» At issue in the ongoing border standoff between the Thai and Cambodian armed forces is timing and circumstance. In less than two weeks, a seemingly minor border skirmish intensified into a full-scale military confrontation. What is being overlooked in the thick of mutual antagonism and ultranationalism on both sides is when and how the current round of confrontation transpired. Getting its origins right is crucial to finding ways and means for conflict resolution.
Keep the JBC option alive
News, Editorial, Published on 07/06/2025
» As the Cambodia border spat intensifies, with both sides reinforcing their respective arms, the government of Paetongtarn Shinawatra needs to overhaul its efforts in dealing with Phnom Penh to ensure it can control and protect the national interest.
Does the latest Gallup poll tell all?
Oped, Published on 15/12/2023
» A survey of opinion in Cambodia published by Gallup in August shows the impossibility of trying to gauge the views of the public under a dictatorship determined to stamp out any trace of dissent.
Hun Manet: Cambodia's new prime minister
AFP, Published on 22/08/2023
» PHNOM PENH - Hun Manet has an economics degree from England and graduated from the US military academy West Point, but there are few expectations he will uphold Western liberal ideals when he succeeds his father as Cambodia's prime minister.
Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen's son as new PM
AFP, Published on 07/08/2023
» PHNOM PENH - Hun Manet was appointed Cambodia's new leader by the king on Monday, after having effectively been given the post from his father, who ruled for nearly four decades.
Cambodian king appoints Hun Sen's son new PM
AFP, Published on 07/08/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Hun Manet was appointed Cambodia's new leader by the king on Monday, after having effectively been given the post by his father, who has ruled for nearly four decades.
Hun Sen stepping down as Cambodian PM
Published on 26/07/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving leaders, said Wednesday he will resign and hand power to his eldest son after almost four decades of hardline rule.
Cambodian heir apparent hails poll victory, defying international criticism
Published on 24/07/2023
» Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen's heir apparent insisted Monday on the legitimacy of elections his party won against no meaningful opposition, defying international criticism that the polls were neither free nor fair.