For over three decades, Cambodia's authoritarian government has consolidated and expanded its power on a foundation of corrupt, faux-democratic rule and unbalanced, “urban-led” economic growth. But in recent months, with pivotal national elections slated for July 29, the administration of Hun Sen – the world's longest-serving prime minister – has abandoned even the pretense of liberalism....
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(Royal Palace, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Image Credit: Tej Parikh)