Dr Chheang Vannarith was a Visiting Senior Fellow at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute.
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Articles by Chheang Vannarith (12)
Cambodia’s Ratification of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea and ASEAN’s Maritime Cohesion
Huynh Trung Dung|Chheang Vannarith
Cambodia is late to the party in ratifying the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), but better late than never.
How Cambodia Can Maintain Strategic Trust with China
Chheang Vannarith
As Sino-US competition intensifies, Cambodia’s room for manoeuvre is shrinking. Phnom Penh needs to step up in its communications and engagement.
Cambodia’s Three-Track Strategy for Peace with Thailand
Chheang Vannarith
Cambodia has adopted a comprehensive approach to resolving its border dispute with Thailand. Substantive progress, however, would only occur when the two sides agree on border demarcation.
Cambodia’s Crackdown on Scams Needs a Concrete and Durable Strategy
Chheang Vannarith
Cambodia has stepped up efforts to eradicate scam operations. The key challenge is overcoming structural impediments.
Changing Political Landscapes and Leadership Transitions in Southeast Asia
Alexander R. Arifianto|Aries A. Arugay|Chheang Vannarith|Le Hong Hiep|Francis E. Hutchinson|Napon Jatusripitak|Eugene Tan
Electoral politics have been heating up in Southeast Asia after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Philippines and Malaysia elected new leaders in 2022. Vietnam underwent a major leadership change after President Nguyen Xuan Phuc tendered his resignation. Voters in Thailand and Cambodia, headed to the ballot box to elect their representatives, while Singapore voted for a new president this year. 2024 will be a fascinating year for Indonesia as the largest democracy in the region will hold its presidential election. ASEANFocus invites experts to assess the changing political landscape and leadership transitions in Southeast Asia, and its implications for society and regional stability.