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Him Raksmey, Executive Director of CCRS, shared his views in Khmer in a podcast with the Apsara Media Service (AMS) on genesis and prospects of the ASEAN Dispute Settlement Mechanisms, 13 June 2026

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Him Raksmey, Executive Director of CCRS, shared his views in Khmer in a podcast with the Apsara Media Service (AMS) on genesis and prospects of the ASEAN Dispute Settlement Mechanisms. He emphasized the importance of ASEAN’s collective efforts in fostering the effectiveness of its dispute settlement mechanisms amidst the complex regional and international landscapes.

Amb Pou Sothirak attended Lowy Indo-Pacific Security Workshop

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Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, attended the Indo-Pacific Security Workshop “Coordinating in Crisis” organized by Lowy Institute in Sydney from 10-11 June, 2026. He shared his perspective on recent development of border disputes between Cambodia and Thailand and discuss the pathways toward regional peace and stability. Despite third party mediation from ASEAN, …

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[Oped] Light Footprint, Strong Signal: Rethinking US-Cambodian Cooperation

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Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, and Mr. Peyson Hunt, Visiting Senior Fellow at CCRS, penned an article entitled “Light Footprint, Strong Signal: Rethinking US-Cambodian Cooperation”, published today in Fulcrum, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. The article is accessible in this link: https://fulcrum.sg/light-footprint-strong-signal-rethinking-us-cambodian-cooperation/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSW-ghleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFqWlE2eGlTN0d2YlNsSlNWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmt_3_C-i8EkH1DQAcuqI6xxkt3xmI48Fqo0QshDgP2o5aRgXLXE0BRg8cB4_aem_tarkfgDHEASl3-DEb-nxPA

Him Raksmey, Executive Director of CCRS, shared his comments with Cambodianess regarding the one-year marking of the start of the current Cambodia-Thailand border conflict, 28 May 2026

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Him Raksmey, Executive Director of CCRS, shared his comments with Cambodianess regarding the one-year marking of the start of the current Cambodia-Thailand border conflict: Two Neighbors’ Conflict Hints Challenges in Regional Stability The bond of trust, friendship and interdependence was broken. The neighborhood meant to bring connection and prosperity became the battlefield with lives lost …

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Our team, Sreng Hengsal and Him Rotha penned an op-ed on “One Year Later, Cambodia and Thailand Must Prevent Conflict From Becoming the New Normal” published at Cambodianess.

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As today marks one year of the first shot fired between Cambodia and Thailand, which led to the loss of life of one Cambodian soldier, Hengsal and Rotha emphasized the importance of the two countries settling the dispute through peaceful means and diplomacy. Reconciliation and relations restoration would be in the best interests of both …

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[Oped] Building up the Lancang-Mekong Community

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Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, and Mr. Him Rotha, Deputy Director of CCRS, co-author an oped entitled “Building up the Lancang-Mekong Community”, published today in China Daily. The article is accessible in this link: https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202605/20/WS6a0da25ea310d6866eb49c47.html

Episode 6: China’s Mediation Roles in the Cambodia-Thailand Border Conflict

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As China takes on a more active mediation role in the Cambodia–Thailand border conflict, this episode explores the diplomatic dynamics, strategic calculations, and regional implications of its involvement. The discussion highlights both official and Track Two efforts, as well as the broader geopolitical context shaping relations between the two countries. Speaker: Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished …

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Episode 5: The Philippines as ASEAN Chair: Pressures, Priorities, Regional Fault Lines

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As the Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship, the region faces increasing political, security, and strategic challenges. This episode examines how Manila is navigating leadership amid domestic constraints, regional crises, and a complex international environment. Speaker: Mr. Lucio Blanco Pitlo III President, Philippine Association for Chinese Studies Research Fellow, Asia Pathway to Progress Foundation Host: Mr. …

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Episode 4: Cambodia–Japan in the New World

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In this episode of CCRS Regional Briefing, we are honored to host H.E. Amb. Ueno Atsushi, Ambassador of Japan, for an in-depth discussion on Cambodia–Japan relations under the framework of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Amb. Ueno explores a wide range of critical issues, including: • The transformation of Cambodia–Japan relations from a donor–recipient model to …

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