Cambodia's Credibility Crisis: A Sham Election with No Opposition

Cambodia's ruling party, the Cambodian People's Party (CPP), is expected to maintain its grip on power in the country's election, as there are no credible opposition parties. Hun Sen, who has been in power for 38 years, faces no real challenge after the only credible opposition party was disqualified in May. Critics have called the vote a sham, and Western nations have expressed concerns about its integrity. Hun Sen's son, Hun Manet, is being groomed as his successor, with signals that he may assume power within weeks. The election comes at a time of economic uncertainty for Cambodia, with rising fuel prices, stagnant wages, and growing debts.