Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens
Richard Heydarian
Opinion

Opinion

Richard Heydarian

How Hun Sen’s ‘cowboy diplomacy’ risks returning Asean to crisis and division

  • Hun Sen’s return as Asean chair has already sparked controversy after he unilaterally lifted the regional body’s sanctions against the Myanmar junta
  • Given his previous tenure, he is likely to make full use of his powers to shape Asean’s priorities to fit China’s preferences

Illustration: Craig Stephens
Illustration: Craig Stephens
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