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Why Cambodia Has Started Distancing Itself From Vietnam
In August 2023, the Cambodian people witnessed a historic event: the intergenerational transfer of power from long-time Prime Minister Hun Sen to his son Hun Manet. As part of this process, a younger generation of leaders replaced the old guard of the …