After 60 Years, US Relations Maturing: Analysts

A logo highlighting the 60 years of relations between the United States and Cambodia. Photo: Courtesy of US Embassy, Phnom Penh

Soeung Sophat, VOA Khmer
Washington
Monday, 31 May 2010

Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and the United States in 1950, the two countries have experienced periods of very difficult relations, including during the Vietnam and Cold wars. Despite these somewhat troubled periods, analysts believe Cambodia’s relations with the US in recent years have shown maturity at several political levels.

With Cambodia marking 60 years of diplomatic relations with the United States, political analysts say the small nation is increasingly important to US regional diplomacy.

Satu Limaye, director of the East-West Center in Washington, says that in addition to direct relations with the US, Cambodia’s membership in Asean presents another channel for it to interact with the superpower.

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