Cambodia
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The Precipice of Conflict: How Persistent Thai Territorial Encroachment Threatens a Third Armed Clash with Cambodia
Cambodia has formally protested Thai military “acts of bad faith” that violate a 2025 ceasefire, as Thai intelligence officials warn that continued territorial encroachment could trigger a third armed clash.
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From Minefield to Nobel Stage: The Heroic Journey of Tun Channareth
Discover the inspiring story of Tun Channareth, the Cambodian landmine survivor who accepted the 1997 Nobel Peace Prize for the Campaign to Ban Landmines.
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Phnom Penh Escalates Diplomatic Protest Over Thai Territorial Encroachment
Cambodia lodges formal protests against Thailand for illegal construction at Preah Vihear and Ta Krabey, rejecting Thai claims of a post-New Year border talk delay.
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Cambodia’s “Hormuz Shock”: Economic Fallout and Supply Realities
Analysis of Cambodia’s 13% fuel price spike and 400 station closures amid the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis, plus the latest status of ASEAN Power Grid (APG) talks.
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Cambodia Rejects Claims of Post-New Year Border Talks Delay
The Cambodian government has officially denied reports from Thai media claiming Prime Minister Hun Manet agreed to delay border negotiations until after the Khmer New Year, asserting instead that Cambodia has already made five requests to resume talks immediately.
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Diplomatic Friction Persists: Cambodia Accuses Thailand of “Bad Faith” Despite Ceasefire Progress
PHNOM PENH, March 8, 2026 — As Thailand’s newly elected government under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul reinforces its nationalist border policies, the Ministry of Interior of the Royal Government of Cambodia has issued a formal press release detailing the ongoing humanitarian crisis and diplomatic “bad faith” following the December 2025 ceasefire. Despite the absence of
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How Thailand’s actions are being evaluated through the lens of international law
The border dispute between Cambodia and Thailand has reached a critical juncture in early 2026, as allegations of territorial encroachment and human rights violations have surfaced following the late-2025 military standoffs. Central to the escalating tension is the deployment of shipping containers, the installation of barbed wire fences, and the reported destruction of civilian property
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When Does Military Presence Become Occupation?
TL;DR: Shipping containers. Barbed wire. A Thai flag flying over a blocked road inside Cambodia. Sixty-five thousand civilians who can’t go home. At what point does a military position become an occupation? International law has an answer. Nobody is asking the question. When Does Military Presence Become Occupation? Border conflicts usually begin with arguments about
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The Ballot and the Border: Anutin’s Win and the “Wall” of Nationalism
Can Anutin pivot from a “wartime leader” to a regional diplomat, or will the “wall” he promised become a permanent fixture of Southeast Asian geopolitics?
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Cambodia welcomes return from abroad of centuries-old artifacts looted by notorious smuggling ring
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – In a move hailed as a major victory for cultural restoration, Cambodia officially welcomed home 74 centuries-old artifacts on February 27, 2026. The treasures, which include monumental sandstone sculptures and intricate bronze works, were repatriated from the United Kingdom after being looted during the country’s decades of civil war and unrest.