In an interview today with Radio France Internationale (RFI Khmer), Him Rotha, Deputy Director, CCRS shared his thoughts on the 2026 General Election in Thailand. He viewed that the election involves with complex dynamics within the Thai domestic politics. He argued that the perception that the Thai people support the war against Cambodia did not …
Him Rotha, Deputy Director of CCRS shared his thoughts to Indian Media NewsXWorld on the ongoing Thailand’s General Election 2026. He viewed that the election is a process for the Thai people to determine their political orientation. Thailand’s political process is an important component in Thailand’s domestic politics. He hoped that the upcoming Thai government …
Comments of Amb Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, were quoted in a Khmer Times article on France’s roles in helping resolve border disputes between Cambodia and Thailand. Pou Sothirak, a former diplomat and Distinguished Senior Adviser to the Cambodian Centre for Regional Studies, told Khmer Times in a recent interview that France holds …
In the context of the ongoing ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat in Cebu, Him Raksmey, Executive Director of CCRS, shared his thoughts with Cambodianess on the importance of the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship in managing regional challenges. His comments are quoted as follows: Him Raksmey, executive director of the Cambodian Center for Regional Studies, thinks that Malaysia …
Comments by Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, were quoted by the South China Morning Post (SCMP): Pou Sothirak, senior adviser to the Cambodian Centre for Regional Studies, said the long delay towards ratification was due to “the lack of full understanding” in the “significant usefulness of Unclos”. Cambodia saw the convention as …
Him Raksmey, Executive Director of CCRS, shared comments with Cambodianess on the importance of Cambodia’s decision to ratify UNCLOS. Him Raksmey, executive director of the Cambodian Center for Regional Studies, said the ratification signals Cambodia’s strong commitment to international law and a rules-based international order. “This provides space for small states like Cambodia to thrive …
Him Rotha, Deputy Director of CCRS, gave an interview to RFI Khmer regarding the US formal invitation extended to Cambodia to join the Board of Peace. He said that Cambodia should consider favorably to accept this invitation. Cambodia is a peace-loving country which supports initiatives that promote efforts towards peace in Gaza along with the …
CCRS Deputy Director was quoted by Kiripost on “Cambodia Ratifies UNCLOS After 40 Years, Strengthening Maritime Sovereignty,” published on 17 January 2026. “Him Rotha, Deputy Director of the Cambodian Centre for Regional Studies, said that it is important for a small state like Cambodia to ratify the UNCLOS. “We make the right choice,” he said, …
Him Rotha, Deputy Director, CCRS was quoted in an article by the South China Morning Post on “Why US is splurging US$45 million on Thai-Cambodian border war amid cuts in aid funding,” published today. “Him Rotha, deputy director at the Cambodian Centre for Regional Studies, said the US wanted to emphasise its leading role in …
“Cambodia sees America as a sort of guarantor of its own sovereignty facing the threat from Thailand, and America sees Cambodia may shift its position,” said Pou Sothirak, distinguished senior adviser at the Cambodian Center for Regional Studies and Phnom Penh’s former ambassador to Japan.“This also fits into [Trump’s] containment policy of China,” he added.A …
