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CCRS Ambassadorial Public Lecture “Timor-Leste’s Experiences in the Compulsory Conciliation Process Under UNCLOS”

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On 3 July 2026, the Cambodian Center for Regional Studies (CCRS) organized an ambassadorial public lecture on “Timor-Leste’s Experiences in the Compulsory Conciliation Process Under UNCLOS” at the CAM-ASEAN Foreign Language School (Tuol Kouk Branch). The lecture featured H.E. Marcos da Costa, Ambassador of Timor-Leste to Cambodia, and was moderated by Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished …

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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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CCRS Public Lecture “Cambodia–Thailand Maritime Overlapping Claims Area (OCA): Issues and Consequences,” 15 May 2026, AmCam Exchange

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On 15 May 2026, the Cambodian Center for Regional Studies (CCRS), in partnership with AmCam Exchange, co-organized a public lecture on “The Cambodia–Thailand Overlapping Claims Area (OCA): Navigating the Implications of the 2001 MOU Cancellation.” The lecture featured Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS and former Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, and was moderated …

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Recent Discussions on MOU 2001 Cancellation and Surrounded Matters Related to OCA between Cambodia and Thailand

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Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, recently gave interviews to both Cambodian and Thai press regarding the MOU 2001 cancellation and surrounded matters related to the Overlapped Claims Area (OCA) between Cambodia and Thailand: Article of The 101 World on MOU 2001 cancellation on 7 May 2026 in Thai is accessible in this …

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Amb. Pou Sothirak attended Cebu Meetings organized by FPCI

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From 6-8 May 2026, at the invitation of the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI), Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, attend the ASEAN for the Peoples Week in Cebu, the Philippines. As part of this event, Amb. Pou was invited to speak at the Track 1.5 ASEAN Community Building Forum. He shared …

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Amb. Pou Sothirak spoke at the 2nd China-Cambodia-Thailand Track II Dialogue

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From 19-22 April 2026, Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, was invited to speak at the 2nd China-Cambodia-Thailand Track II Dialogue in Beijing, organized by the China Foreign Affairs University. His observations of the meeting were as follows: I attended the 2nd Track II Dialogue among experts, scholars, and representatives from media and …

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CCRS-Japan Foundation Intellectual Exchange Public Lecture on “Japan’s Evolving Strategy in Indo-Pacific: Implications for Southeast Asia”

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On 12 March 2026, CCRS, in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, Phnom Penh Liaison Office co-organized an intellectual exchange public lecture on “Japan’s Evolving Strategy in Indo-Pacific: Implications for Southeast Asia.” The public lecture featured Dr. Ken Jimbo, Managing Director, International House of Japan, and Professor, Faculty of Policy Management Keio University and was moderated …

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Amb. Pou Sothirak attended 3rd AOIP Vision Group Conference

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Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, were invited to attend the 3rd AOIP Vision Group Conference organized by the Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) in Bali, Indonesia from 9-11 March, 2026. Discussions centered around how to operationalize the ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific and share perspectives among ASEAN Member States and its …

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Amb. Pou Sothirak spoke at China-Cambodia-Thailand Track II Dialogue

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Amb. Pou Sothirak, Distinguished Senior Advisor to CCRS, was invited to attend and speak at the interactive China-Cambodia-Thailand Track II Dialogue aiming to facilitate the implementation of the consensus of the Fuxian Meeting and advance the restoration of relations between Cambodia and Thailand. The Dialogue was organized by China Foreign Affairs University in Beijing on …

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