| ID | 185206 |
| Title Proper | Cambodia in 2021 |
| Other Title Information | With Fear and Favor |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Morgenbesser, Lee |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In 2021, Cambodia confronted the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Amid a surge in case numbers and total deaths, the virus brought new and profound consequences for the Southeast Asian nation. A spate of decrees, laws, and provisions provided Hun Sen’s government ways to contain the outbreak, along with an opportunity to further stifle political dissent. The economic effects of the crisis were acutely felt in the crucial tourist industry and garment sector, both of which experienced severe contraction that will be long-lasting. Beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, Cambodia’s foreign affairs were dominated by its friendly relationship with China, poor reputation within the United States, and pending chairmanship of ASEAN. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 62, No.1; Jan-Feb 2022: p.118–125 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 62 No 1 |
| Key Words | ASEAN ; Authoritarianism ; COVID-19 |