Articles related to "Cambodia"
Before You Visit Cambodia
Cambodia is not the safest place on Earth. But then, safety is not why people visit this region of the world. The country is home to some beautiful temples.
before you visit cambodia • weather in cambodia • cambodia tourism • visiting cambodia • visiting angkor
Cambodia is not the safest place on Earth. But then, safety is not why people visit this region of the world. The country is home to some beautiful temples.
before you visit cambodia • weather in cambodia • cambodia tourism • visiting cambodia • visiting angkor
The Cambodia Coup (Part 1 of 2)
The historical prelude to Cambodia's upcoming elections.
cambodia • phnom penh • pol pot • khmer rouge • sihanouk
The historical prelude to Cambodia's upcoming elections.
cambodia • phnom penh • pol pot • khmer rouge • sihanouk
The Cambodian Civil War, 1970-5
The Cambodian Civil War of 1970-5 saw the defeat of the nationalist government and the rise to power of the Khmer Rouges under Pol Pot. The horrific regime heralded by this is one of the darkest moments of history. Understand how and why it happened.
cambodia • sihanouk • lon nol • vietnam war
The Cambodian Civil War of 1970-5 saw the defeat of the nationalist government and the rise to power of the Khmer Rouges under Pol Pot. The horrific regime heralded by this is one of the darkest moments of history. Understand how and why it happened.
cambodia • sihanouk • lon nol • vietnam war
Customs of Cambodia: Angkor in 1296
A description of the Khmer Empire at the hieght of its power by a contemporary Chinese diplomat.
angkor • immigration • trade • cambodia • slavery
A description of the Khmer Empire at the hieght of its power by a contemporary Chinese diplomat.
angkor • immigration • trade • cambodia • slavery
Strange Events in Cambodia and Laos: C16th Dutch Explorers Report
An introduction to various Dutch reports from Cambodia and Laos in the little known C16th.
cambodia • revolution • dutch • portuguese
An introduction to various Dutch reports from Cambodia and Laos in the little known C16th.
cambodia • revolution • dutch • portuguese
The Cambodia Coup (Part 2 of 2)
An interview with a witness to the 1997 Cambodian coup.
coup • coup d'etat • cambodian government • matthew fisk
An interview with a witness to the 1997 Cambodian coup.
coup • coup d'etat • cambodian government • matthew fisk
Angkor Wat: The Capital of the Mighty Khmer Empire
An illustrated introduction to one of the great wonders of the world, the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia.
khmer empire • angkor wat • cambodia • thailand • god-king worship
An illustrated introduction to one of the great wonders of the world, the Angkor Wat temple complex in Cambodia.
khmer empire • angkor wat • cambodia • thailand • god-king worship
Rubber Plantations of Cambodia
How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.
economic transformation in southeast asia • capitalism in cambodia • french imperialism • mekong buffer state • vietnamese migrant workers
How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.
economic transformation in southeast asia • capitalism in cambodia • french imperialism • mekong buffer state • vietnamese migrant workers
The Achievement of Communism in East Asia
This article describes some of the major achievements of communism in East Asia.
communism • east asia • china • cambodia • vietnam
This article describes some of the major achievements of communism in East Asia.
communism • east asia • china • cambodia • vietnam
The Sino-Vietnamese War, 1979
What caused the war between China and Vietnam in 1979 and what were the results?
china • vietnam • cambodia • communism • misery and suffering
What caused the war between China and Vietnam in 1979 and what were the results?
china • vietnam • cambodia • communism • misery and suffering
What to See in Cambodia
During a two week period you can explore the capital Phnom Penh, the ancient Angkor Wat and the laid back beach town of Sihanoukville.
vacationing in cambodia • phnom penh • angkor wat • sihanoukville • khmer rouge
During a two week period you can explore the capital Phnom Penh, the ancient Angkor Wat and the laid back beach town of Sihanoukville.
vacationing in cambodia • phnom penh • angkor wat • sihanoukville • khmer rouge
Khmer Rouge Leader Suffers Stroke
Ageing Khmer Rouge leader Khieu Samphan, facing potential indictment by an atrocity crimes tribunal, was whisked to a Phnom Penh hospital following a stroke this week.
khmer rouge • war crimes tribunal • genocide tribunal • extraordinary chambers in the courts of cambodia • khieu samphan
Ageing Khmer Rouge leader Khieu Samphan, facing potential indictment by an atrocity crimes tribunal, was whisked to a Phnom Penh hospital following a stroke this week.
khmer rouge • war crimes tribunal • genocide tribunal • extraordinary chambers in the courts of cambodia • khieu samphan
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
In 1954, Indochina, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam needed a strong defense against Chinese Communism and to create economic unity. Was SEATO the answer?
seato • southeast asia treaty organization • vietnam • chinese communism • indochina
In 1954, Indochina, including Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam needed a strong defense against Chinese Communism and to create economic unity. Was SEATO the answer?
seato • southeast asia treaty organization • vietnam • chinese communism • indochina
The New Asian Tiger Leadership Style
In the 70s, Southeast Asian refugees fled to Western safe havens where they learned to mix an Asian work ethic with a Western capitalist spirit, tiger leadership emerged.
tiger leadership • asian leadership style • kith meng • authoritarian leadership • royal group of cambodia
In the 70s, Southeast Asian refugees fled to Western safe havens where they learned to mix an Asian work ethic with a Western capitalist spirit, tiger leadership emerged.
tiger leadership • asian leadership style • kith meng • authoritarian leadership • royal group of cambodia
International Institutions and Democracy (Part 3 of 5)
Part 3 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Part 3 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Showdowns
Showdowns in Myanmar and Cambodia force the audience to think about good guys and bad.
aung san suu kyi • hun sen
Showdowns in Myanmar and Cambodia force the audience to think about good guys and bad.
aung san suu kyi • hun sen
Give a Gift of Adventure Travel
Exotic adventure experiences hold their value for life. The only question is which 'trip of a lifetime' to go first.
exotic and adventure travel and trips • once in a lifetime trips • india and pushkar camel fair • angkor wat and beng maelea • cambodia and khmer ruins
Exotic adventure experiences hold their value for life. The only question is which 'trip of a lifetime' to go first.
exotic and adventure travel and trips • once in a lifetime trips • india and pushkar camel fair • angkor wat and beng maelea • cambodia and khmer ruins
Preserving Tropical Forests
USAID fights for people's land rights and help reduce environmental damage in developing countries. Their environmental programs protect the earth's biodiversity.
biodiversity and forestry • logging conflict • environmental damage • agriculture and forests • usaids forestry programs
USAID fights for people's land rights and help reduce environmental damage in developing countries. Their environmental programs protect the earth's biodiversity.
biodiversity and forestry • logging conflict • environmental damage • agriculture and forests • usaids forestry programs
Royalty in the 20th Century (Part 2)
21st century monarchies and how they survived the turbulence of the 20th century. Part Two: Cambodia, Denmark, Japan, and Jordan.
royalty • history • monarchy • monarchies • cambodia
21st century monarchies and how they survived the turbulence of the 20th century. Part Two: Cambodia, Denmark, Japan, and Jordan.
royalty • history • monarchy • monarchies • cambodia
Asia's Brightest Moments
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Celebrate some of the finest accomplishments of individuals and nations.
china • japan • india • pakistan • nepal
Travelogues
Journeys through Asia, and conversations about politics.
asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
Journeys through Asia, and conversations about politics.
asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
New cruises from Singapore
Cruise lines are developing new markets away from Europe and North America, with a keen eye on Asia
royal caribbean international • singapore • rhapsody of the seas • singapore tourism board • asian cruises
Cruise lines are developing new markets away from Europe and North America, with a keen eye on Asia
royal caribbean international • singapore • rhapsody of the seas • singapore tourism board • asian cruises
The Golden Triangle of Thailand
At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.
northern thailand • burma • opium poppy • laos and cambodia • king of thailand
At a curve in the Mekong River, the three countries of Burma, Laos and Thailand converge and can be seen from the river bank. Hence the name, The Golden Triangle.
northern thailand • burma • opium poppy • laos and cambodia • king of thailand
National Geographic Megafishes Project
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
national geographic society megafishes project • protect worlds largest freshwater fish • joint project national geographic society world wi • freshwater systems world heritage sites • united nations environment program biodiversity ho
Dien Bien Phu
An introduction to Dien Bien Phu, the battle that ended the First Indochina War.
vietnam • french colonization • geneva conference • john foster dulles • atomic bombs
An introduction to Dien Bien Phu, the battle that ended the First Indochina War.
vietnam • french colonization • geneva conference • john foster dulles • atomic bombs
International Courts Part I of III: International Tribunal Court
The definitions of and differences among International Tribunal Court; International Criminal Court; and International Court of Justice, and how they preserve justice in our humane world.
rights • human rights • abuse • humanity • humanitarian
The definitions of and differences among International Tribunal Court; International Criminal Court; and International Court of Justice, and how they preserve justice in our humane world.
rights • human rights • abuse • humanity • humanitarian
My Khmer Heart: Looking Breathlessly
I can find no greater valentine to offer you than the this film review of the life of Geraldine Cox, an Australian lady who worked for years to nurture Cambodian orphans. This documentary also depicts her and the children's efforts to save their orphanage in the late 1990s. So much of the valentine is the presence of Geraldine herself, as she brings every thing that she was, is or will be, every breath of her being to her spiritual journey and life's work.
heart • orphans • orphanage • soul • spirit
I can find no greater valentine to offer you than the this film review of the life of Geraldine Cox, an Australian lady who worked for years to nurture Cambodian orphans. This documentary also depicts her and the children's efforts to save their orphanage in the late 1990s. So much of the valentine is the presence of Geraldine herself, as she brings every thing that she was, is or will be, every breath of her being to her spiritual journey and life's work.
heart • orphans • orphanage • soul • spirit
Asia's Darkest Moments
Explore some of the worst things that can happen to people, nations and a continent, and marvel that they survived.
asia • oriental history • history • china • india
Explore some of the worst things that can happen to people, nations and a continent, and marvel that they survived.
asia • oriental history • history • china • india
New CD: Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
Profile of the new 4 CD box set Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
left of the dial dispatches from the '80s undergro • rhino records • radio free europe • r.e.m. • going underground
Profile of the new 4 CD box set Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
left of the dial dispatches from the '80s undergro • rhino records • radio free europe • r.e.m. • going underground
Preventing Genocide
Genocide has been repeated throughout history, but it was only in the 20th Century that people became horrified at the results - particularly because of the mechanism by which an entire people could be eliminated from the planet with cold efficiency. Sadly, few want to take the steps to prevent genocide even as it occurs around the world today.
auschwitz • birkenau • treblinka • uprising • genocide
Genocide has been repeated throughout history, but it was only in the 20th Century that people became horrified at the results - particularly because of the mechanism by which an entire people could be eliminated from the planet with cold efficiency. Sadly, few want to take the steps to prevent genocide even as it occurs around the world today.
auschwitz • birkenau • treblinka • uprising • genocide
What is Buddhism?
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
This article explores the question many wonder about: "What is Buddhism?" This is a complicated question. Please read my thoughts.
buddhism • buddha • buddhist • lama • monk
Infamous American School Shootings
School shootings are in the news again. This article revisits three infamous shootings within our recent past, prior to the Virginia Tech shooting.
school massacre • school mass killings • school shootings • columbine • university of texas at austin school shooting
School shootings are in the news again. This article revisits three infamous shootings within our recent past, prior to the Virginia Tech shooting.
school massacre • school mass killings • school shootings • columbine • university of texas at austin school shooting
Richest Asian Countries
About 60% of the world's population lives in Asia, where there are huge differences in Gross National Product both by country and per capita.
asia's richest countries • richest asian nations • gnp per capital asia • exports asian countries • imports asian countries
About 60% of the world's population lives in Asia, where there are huge differences in Gross National Product both by country and per capita.
asia's richest countries • richest asian nations • gnp per capital asia • exports asian countries • imports asian countries
Rubies, July's Red Birthstone
The element chromium yields ruby's pink-to-red pigmentation. Found in crystal in metamorphic rock., its hardness of 9; only a diamond's 10 rating exceeds it s durability.
ruby • corundum • july birthstone • chromium • red corundum
The element chromium yields ruby's pink-to-red pigmentation. Found in crystal in metamorphic rock., its hardness of 9; only a diamond's 10 rating exceeds it s durability.
ruby • corundum • july birthstone • chromium • red corundum
The Mekong river
What is the future of the Mekong River?
mekong • water management • dams • hydropower
What is the future of the Mekong River?
mekong • water management • dams • hydropower
Adventures With Crystal Serenity World Cruise
Boomers and seniors with time, money and daring spirits are likely to love Pacific Rim journey; sleep in same cabin but go ashore for treks, flights kayaks, local food.
world 2009 cruise • exotic crystal cruises • senior cruises • boomer cruises • polynesian voyage
Boomers and seniors with time, money and daring spirits are likely to love Pacific Rim journey; sleep in same cabin but go ashore for treks, flights kayaks, local food.
world 2009 cruise • exotic crystal cruises • senior cruises • boomer cruises • polynesian voyage
ASEAN
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?
asean accession • the clm countries in asean • politics in southeast asia • transboundary issues in asean • technical cooperation in asean
What is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and what is it purpose? Has it been successful?
asean accession • the clm countries in asean • politics in southeast asia • transboundary issues in asean • technical cooperation in asean
The Chinese in Southeast Asia
An introduction to the many hundreds of thousands of brave Chinese who travelled overseas in search of a better life.
chinese migration • reason for migration • chinese and khmer rouge • chinese and vietnam • 1997 crisis and migration
An introduction to the many hundreds of thousands of brave Chinese who travelled overseas in search of a better life.
chinese migration • reason for migration • chinese and khmer rouge • chinese and vietnam • 1997 crisis and migration
The Tooth Fairy and Other Legends
Read about some of the interesting tooth traditions from around the world.
the tooth fairy • lost tooth • when children lose their teeth • el raton • the magic mouse
Read about some of the interesting tooth traditions from around the world.
the tooth fairy • lost tooth • when children lose their teeth • el raton • the magic mouse
Angelina Jolie Bares All: Hollywood's Sexiest Mom on Life, Love and Lara Croft
An interview with "Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life" star Angelina Jolie. In the interview, Jolie talks about life as a Mom, a sex symbol and how the public hasn't seen anything from Lara Croft-- or her-- just yet.
movie • film • interview • video games • tomb raider
An interview with "Tomb Raider 2: The Cradle of Life" star Angelina Jolie. In the interview, Jolie talks about life as a Mom, a sex symbol and how the public hasn't seen anything from Lara Croft-- or her-- just yet.
movie • film • interview • video games • tomb raider
The New Seven Wonders of the World
Will it be the Acropolis? And Alhambra? Or Angkor? Or The Eiffel Tower? What about the Great Wall of China? Which sites will be named The New Seven Wonders of the World?
new seven wonders of world • voting for the winning seven monuments • twenty -one finalists chosen from the original • original wonders of the ancient world • so cast your vote. alhambra – spain
Will it be the Acropolis? And Alhambra? Or Angkor? Or The Eiffel Tower? What about the Great Wall of China? Which sites will be named The New Seven Wonders of the World?
new seven wonders of world • voting for the winning seven monuments • twenty -one finalists chosen from the original • original wonders of the ancient world • so cast your vote. alhambra – spain
Black Peppercorns - Good as Gold
A gift of black and white peppercorns from Kampot, Cambodia launched my journey into the world of exotic peppercorns. Black, white, green, pink. So much more awaits!
kampot • peppercorns • malabar • telicherry • balinese long pepper
A gift of black and white peppercorns from Kampot, Cambodia launched my journey into the world of exotic peppercorns. Black, white, green, pink. So much more awaits!
kampot • peppercorns • malabar • telicherry • balinese long pepper
Tips on Personal Safety in Paris
Awareness and a few precautions can make the difference between a pleasant night out in Paris and a nasty brush with the underbelly of Parisian society.,Awareness and a few precautions can make the difference between a pleasant night out in Paris and a nasty brush with the underbelly of Parisian society.
paris • france • safety • crime • pickpocket
Awareness and a few precautions can make the difference between a pleasant night out in Paris and a nasty brush with the underbelly of Parisian society.,Awareness and a few precautions can make the difference between a pleasant night out in Paris and a nasty brush with the underbelly of Parisian society.
paris • france • safety • crime • pickpocket
Songkhran: The Water Splashing Festival
An introduction to the water-splashing festival of Songkhran, the most eagerly anticipated holiday in Thailand.
songkhran • water-splashing • new year
An introduction to the water-splashing festival of Songkhran, the most eagerly anticipated holiday in Thailand.
songkhran • water-splashing • new year
Angelina Jolie on CNN
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt plan to adopt another child
angelina jolie • brad pitt • shiloh • maddox • zahara
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt plan to adopt another child
angelina jolie • brad pitt • shiloh • maddox • zahara
Burma's Bagan: A Brief Overview
Burma's Bagan is an impressive architectural and historical site containing 2200 structures, illustrating the history and religious life of a former SE Asian kingdom.
burmese architecture • theravada buddhism • southeast asian culture • bagan • shwezigon paya
Burma's Bagan is an impressive architectural and historical site containing 2200 structures, illustrating the history and religious life of a former SE Asian kingdom.
burmese architecture • theravada buddhism • southeast asian culture • bagan • shwezigon paya
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