A handshake of peace crumbled into betrayal when Thai forces lured Cambodian soldiers at the Chong Te border crossing on the morning of July 29, 2025, just several hours after a Malaysian-brokered ceasefire. According to Chan Sopheatra, commander of Cambodia’s Preah Vihear military operation area, the Thai side invited theContinue Reading

In 1979, the Thai-Cambodian border became the site of a harrowing but little-known tragedy, now brought to light in the powerful documentary Ghost Mountain, produced by the Preah Vihear Foundation. This film tells the story of Bunseng Taing, a Cambodian refugee who survived the Khmer Rouge’s Killing Fields only toContinue Reading

PHNOM PENH – The Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, ignited by a May 28 incident in which a Khmer soldier was killed by a Thai soldier close to the Ta Moan Thom temple, rekindled the Cambodia-Thailand border dispute, which has since grown into a serious humanitarian and legal problem. Cambodia accuses ThailandContinue Reading

Abstract This article examines how Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), rooted in Vedic and Buddhist traditions, and Chinese Knowledge Systems (CKS), grounded in Confucian principles, influence Cambodia’s value education through soft power.¹ IKS emphasises ethical values and holistic learning, while CKS prioritises social harmony and technical skills.² Through historical analysis, stakeholderContinue Reading

Abstract This study examines the rise of ASEAN as a pivotal geopolitical and economic entity in a multipolar world, assessing its role in regional stability, trade integration, and strategic diplomacy. ASEAN has solidified its economic influence through initiatives such as the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) and the Regional Comprehensive EconomicContinue Reading