ARTICLES

27 Nov 2024

It’s Complicated? Cambodia-Vietnam Relations Examined

Nguyen Khac Giang|Sophal Ear

Fulcrum editor Julia Lau discusses the complex issue of Cambodia-Vietnam relations in light of their new leadership. One issue examined is Cambodia's recent withdrawal from the Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam Development Triangle Area and what it means for the region.

30 Oct 2024

Triangle Trouble: What’s Next for Vietnam’s Indochina Strategy?

Nguyen Khac Giang

Cambodia’s withdrawal from a trilateral development triangle involving Laos and Vietnam spells trouble for Hanoi’s 'near abroad' regional strategy.

Cambodia Laos Vietnam Vietnamese Economy

25 Oct 2024

Charting Its Discourse: Cambodia’s Naval Vessel Acquisitions from China

Vithoureakborndidh Chou

Rather than look a gift horse in the mouth, observers should consider Cambodian agency instead of assuming Cambodia is a pliant recipient of Chinese military aid.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations China

17 Oct 2024

Cambodia’s Trilateral Deal Pullout Strains its Relations with Vietnam

Huynh Tam Sang

The Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam tripartite split signals an assertive Cambodia and the onset of a precipitous deterioration in its ties with Vietnam.

Cambodia Laos Vietnam

20 Sep 2024

Cambodia Has Not Tilted Away from China

Bunthorn Khath|Chanrith Ngin

Cambodia’s perceived tilt towards the West has not come at the expense of its relations with Beijing. The country has maintained its diversified foreign policy position.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations China-Cambodia Relations

3 Jul 2024

Hun Sen’s Counterproductive Attempt to Tame Vietnamese Online Critics

Nguyen Thanh Giang

Cambodia’s relationship with Vietnam will remain stuck in the past if both sides cannot move past entrenched narratives of the other’s faults.

Cambodia Media Vietnam

25 Jun 2024

Policies to Increase the Inclusiveness, Resilience and Sustainability of Economic Growth in Cambodia

Jayant Menon

To realise its aspirations to become an upper middle-income country by 2030 and a high-income country by 2050, Cambodia has to pursue inclusive growth that is also sustainable and resilient.

Cambodia Cambodian Economy Economic Development Economic Planning

5 Jun 2024

Cambodia and Vietnam: When a Canal Should Not Divide

Nguyen Ba Son

Vietnam has, at times, sacrificed its national interests for the sake of good relationships with its neighbours. This still rings true today.

Cambodia Mekong River Vietnam

4 Jun 2024

How Cambodia’s Relationship with the US Can Stop Being “One-Sided Love”

Chhay Lim|Melinda Martinus

Instead of punishing Cambodia for its domestic record and closeness to China, the US has a chance to work with Phnom Penh’s new leaders as they seek to diversify their economy and foreign policy.

Cambodia Cambodia-China Relations International Relations U.S.