Cambodia
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Maritime Battle: Deploying the UNCLOS Spear and the VCLT Shackles against Thai Ultra-Nationalist Ambitions
By Dr. Nhel Ratha The year 2026 has become a watershed moment for Southeast Asian maritime geopolitics. In the Gulf of Thailand, the long-simmering dispute over the Overlapping Claims Area (OCA) has transitioned from a technical diplomatic impasse into a high-stakes arena of legal and strategic maneuvering. As ultra-nationalist currents in Bangkok gain momentum, advocating
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Sovereignty through Competence: A Holistic Roadmap for Cambodia’s Maritime Governance
The evolution of a nation is often dictated by its geography, but its survival is secured by how it perceives that geography. For decades, Cambodia has navigated its development through a predominantly terrestrial lens, focusing on the fertile plains of the Mekong and the protective embrace of its mountain ranges. However, as the global geopolitical
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A Failure of Professional Ethics: The Cost of a Pun
The power of the pen is often celebrated for its ability to expose the truth, but when that pen is used to mock a nation of 17 million people, it ceases to be an instrument of justice and becomes a tool of assault. The recent use of the term “Scambodia” by The Wall Street Journal
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The Ink and the Alliance: A Story of Geographic Bias
The “Scambodia” controversy is a classic example of what happens when global media power meets regional geopolitical tension. It is a story of headlines, high-stakes alliances, and the collateral damage left in the wake of a catchy pun. A single word—“Scambodia”—ignited a firestorm across the Mekong. When The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published its investigation
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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