Transfer Of Power

"Hun Manet Takes Over as Cambodia's New Prime Minister in Historic Power Shift"

Cambodia's newly elected parliament has endorsed Hun Manet, the son of long-time ruler Hun Sen, as the country's prime minister, completing a historic transfer of power. Hun Manet, a military general with a Western education, has risen through the ranks of Cambodia's armed forces and is expected to continue his father's authoritarian rule. His first months in office will be closely watched to see if he favors a more liberal approach and improved ties with the West or maintains the country's close relationship with China. Despite the transition, Hun Sen will remain a powerful force in Cambodian politics.