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The new political and economic landscape emerging after the recent Cambodian election proves that strongman politics will still dominate Cambodia’s development agenda, whether it be in the government or the general society. There are three main takeaways in this commentary: (1) With Hun Sen placing immense pressure on Cambodia’s civil society and resistant forces, the opposition camp is now entering its restructuring phase; (2) With possible sanctions from Western countries looming in the background, Cambodia’s economic development might face negative impacts; (3) China is expanding its influence towards Cambodia, aiming to influence Cambodian politics through economic diplomacy and development aid.

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