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By expanding its diplomatic outreach to the US, Japan, India, and Australia, Cambodia has started to diversify its alliances, thereby gaining greater strategic independence. Such moves portend a strategic recalibration that could profoundly influence regional geopolitics.
Military Realignment and Expanding Western Ties
Cambodia’s military relations have undergone a dramatic transformation. Previously reliant on Chinese arms and training—ranging from tanks and warships to missile systems—the country now welcomes American support and cooperation. The US has lifted restrictions on arms sales to Cambodia and expanded opportunities for Cambodian officers to train at institutions like West Point and the Air Force Academy.