Prospects of Cambodia-USA Relations

Autor: Nadezhda N. Bektimirova, Iaas Msu, Russia, Moscow
Rok vydání: 2021
Zdroj: South East Asia: Actual problems of Development. 1:155-165
ISSN: 2072-8271
DOI: 10.31696/2072-8271-2021-1-1-50-155-165
Popis: The article evaluates the prospects of Cambodia-USA relations under President Joe Biden’s administration. The author shows that traditionally relations have been developing unevenly. Over the past decade the shape of bilateral relations has been strongly influenced by a third party – China. Cambodia’s close cooperation with China is viewed negatively by US officials. Since Cambodia’s foreign policy agenda for the next three years is highly likely to be determined by the country’s electoral cycles, Hun Sen has little room for manoeuvre, given the USA’s support of Cambodian opposition parties and harsh criticism of human rights in Cambodia. Under these circumstances Hun Sen feels compelled to increasingly lean towards China.
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