| Abstrakt: |
Henry Kissinger's policies during the Vietnam War had a significant impact on Cambodia, ultimately contributing to the rise of the Khmer Rouge regime. Kissinger's secret bombing campaign, known as "Operation Menu," resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Cambodians and destabilized the country. The bombings also led to the displacement of over a million rural citizens and eroded trust in Cambodia's leadership. While Kissinger's bombing campaign was not the sole cause of the Khmer Rouge's rise, it contributed to the overall destabilization of Cambodia and created a political vacuum that the Khmer Rouge exploited. The scars of this period are still felt in Cambodia today, with unexploded ordnance from the bombings continuing to impact farmers. [Extracted from the article] |
