| ID | 086700 |
| Title Proper | Cambodia in 2008 |
| Other Title Information | consolidation in the midst of crisis |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Hughes, Caroline |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The Cambodian People's Party (CPP) consolidated legislative control with a decisive election victory in 2008. Four contributing factors are identified: CPP control of local authorities who can deliver the vote, its marginalization of the opposition, the mass patronage enabled by an economic boom, and exploitation of a border dispute with Thailand. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 49, No. 1; Jan-Feb 2009: p.206-212 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol. 49, No. 1; Jan-Feb 2009: p.206-212 |
| Key Words | Elections ; Decentralization ; Inflation ; Preah Vihear ; Military ; Cambodia ; 2008 |