Why organising non-votes will not save Cambodian democracy
The calls to boycott the Cambodian general election are growing. But a boycott will not save Cambodian democracy.
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Cambodia and Thailand go after foreign fugitives
Cambodia and Thailand look set to cooperate to bring “foreign fugitives” to justice. By doing so, they stand accused of illegal behaviour themselves.
Cambodia’s elites poised to gain the most from new lèse majesté law
Hun Sen’s government pushed through laws on lèse majesté, public assembly and voting rights. His latest moves confirm the death of Cambodian democracy.
The breakdown of Cambodia’s National Rescue Party
Prime Minister Hun Sen dissolved CNRP. Without any viable opposition soon, Cambodia’s democracy may be a farce.
Cambodian property is an attractive investment for wealthy Chinese buyers
Chinese investors are looking for investments to get their money out of China. The Cambodian property market is proving to be an alluring destination.
The Thai and Cambodian elections will be electoral authoritarianism in action
Both Thailand and Cambodia have upcoming elections. Neither will be free or fair, but both are of huge importance to the incumbent governments.
Will it be the end of Hun Sen era
Cambodia’s 2018 election is due to take place in July 2018. There have been media clampdowns and the suppression of dissent.
Hun Sen pushes Cambodia to the brink of a dictatorship
The situation in Cambodia is approaching a dictatorship. What do Hun Sen’s repressive measures mean for Cambodia’s future?
Is Hun Sen turning Cambodia into a pariah state in ASEAN?
As Prime Minister Hun Sen strengthens his position, he threatens to make Cambodia a pariah state – similar to North Korea – within ASEAN.
Cambodia’s Slow Road to Become an Oil Producing Nation
After years of delay, the Cambodian government and KrisEnergy get pen to paper, signalling a wealth of future opportunities for Cambodia.