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Sebastian Strangio is a journalist and author focusing on Southeast Asia. Since 2008, his reporting from across the region has appeared in more than 30 leading publications in the United States, Europe, and Asia.

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A One-Man Dynasty
Articles / Phnom Penh Post

A One-Man Dynasty

by Sebastian Strangio on Jan 18, 2015 • No Comments
Thirty years ago, Hun Sen was appointed prime minister of Cambodia. By remaining at the helm of the country’s turbulent politics until the present, Hun Sen now sits alongside the world’s longest-serving political leaders.
A prince joins the fray
Articles / The Diplomat

A prince joins the fray

by Sebastian Strangio on Jan 16, 2011 • No Comments
Former Cambodian Prime Minister Prince Norodom Ranariddh is coming out of retirement. But will he be able to recapture his glory days?

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