Sovinda Po was a Visiting Fellow in the Vietnam Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Sovinda Po (3)
Cambodia’s Major Dilemma: Handling Anti-Vietnamese Sentiments
Sovinda Po
Anti-Vietnamese sentiments in Cambodia are longstanding and run deep. Effectively addressing such sentiments in Cambodia demands a nuanced, multifaceted approach that goes beyond short-term political actions. It requires fostering a narrative of genuine inclusion and shared future aspirations, one that promotes mutual respect, empathy, and understanding.
Divergent Strategies and Domestic Politics Hinder a Resolution to the Cambodia-Thailand Border Dispute
Sovinda Po|Pichanvorlak Rath|Sotheara Khim
Cambodia has taken the issue to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) while Thailand insists on bilateral negotiation. How both nations choose to respond to the ICJ’s decision will be critical.
Medical Care: Vietnam’s Underleveraged ‘Soft Power’ in Cambodia
Sovinda Po|Kuch Sonika Bun
Although Cambodians are still wary of the Vietnamese, they have faith in Vietnam’s medical services — an asset that the government has not yet fully taken advantage of.