Hun Manet

Elections perform functions beyond simply designating a winner, and in that sense Cambodia’s polls will send important signals.

The result of July's election is largely a foregone conclusion, but serious retaliation from Western governments is unlikely.

The timing of the decision suggests that it followed attempts by old guard politicians to squeeze as much profit out of the Games as possible.

As the Cambodian leader contemplates retirement, there is growing opposition to his plan to create a family dynasty.

The leader accused Voice of Democracy, one of the country's few independent news sources, of harming the "dignity and reputation" of the Cambodian government.

There are numerous signs that the long-planned transition of power from the prime minister to his son may happen sooner rather than later.

It is unclear when Hun Sen will give up the prime ministership, but the country's long-planned transition is in many ways already in progress.

Prime Minister Hun Sen has requested a “comprehensive strategic partnership” with Japan.

The U.S.-educated Health Ministry official has shot to prominence as the public face of Cambodia's COVID-19 response.

The leader tipped his grandson to serve as prime minister in the 2030s.

Prime Minister Hun Sen proposed his eldest son Hun Manet as his successor. But he did not name a date – and many further questions remain unanswered.