CCRS on Press

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 …

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 22 January 2026 Read More »

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, …

CCRS Deputy Director was quoted by Kiripost on “Cambodia Ratifies UNCLOS After 40 Years, Strengthening Maritime Sovereignty” 17 January 2026 Read More »

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 …

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” 15 Jan 2026 Read More »

“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 …

Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, gave comments to the Financial Times regarding the recent positive development of the Cambodia-US relations Jan 6, 2026 Read More »

Him Rotha, Deputy Director gave an interview to NewsX World on the current ceasefire situation between Cambodia and Thailand. He mentioned that although the ceasefire is still in fragile state, there is some positive progress with the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers. Nevertheless, fragility still exists. Further than that, he stressed the willingness of Cambodia’s …

Him Rotha, Deputy Director gave an interview to NewsX World on the current ceasefire situation between Cambodia and Thailand Jan 5, 2026 Read More »

Him Rotha, Deputy Director of the Cambodian Centre for Regional Studies, believes that the current border situation is a “fragile” ceasefire that needs to be constantly monitored. Relevant stakeholders, including the ASEAN Observer Team, from the Cambodian side have been monitoring the situation, he said, adding that installing barbed wires and containers is not a …

Him Rotha, Deputy Director was quoted in Kiripost’s article on “Bad Faith at the Border – Why Shipping Containers are Stalling Peace.” 05 Jan 2026 Read More »

Him Rotha, Deputy Director of CCRS recently gave an interview to Reporte Asia, an Argentinian media outlet covering Asian Affairs on the current Cambodia-Thailand conflict. He discussed the dynamics of the conflict and implications to regional and global security. He stressed the importance of the ceasefire; considerations on post-conflict recovery as well as pathways towards …

Him Rotha, Deputy Director of CCRS gave an interview to Reporte Asia Dec 29 2025 Read More »

During an interview on Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire agreement with India’s media, NewsXWorld, Him Rotha, Deputy Director of CCRS, emphasized the importance of the today’s joint statement between the two countries that results to an immediate cessation of armed hostilities in fostering conducive environment for peace along the border, and the safe home return of the huge …

Him Rotha, CCRS Deputy Director shared his view on Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire with NewsX India, 27 Dec 2025 Read More »