Hun Sen

Hun Sen

politician Cambodia

Hun Sen is a prominent Cambodian politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Cambodia since 1985 and is currently the President of the Senate. He is one of the longest-serving leaders in the world and has played a significant role in shaping modern Cambodia's political landscape. Known for his strongman tactics, Hun Sen has been a controversial figure, often criticized for his authoritarian style of governance and suppression of opposition. Recently, he was in the news for revealing a thwarted assassination plot involving a drone aimed at his residence, highlighting ongoing tensions within Cambodian politics.

Born on Apr 05, 1952 (72 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,639,607
Power
11,966$
Sentiment
7.54
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Vietnam 4 6.75 0.18% +10% 97,338,583 197,916 $340,000 691$
Indonesia 2 6.00 0.22% +0% 273,523,615 602,475 $1,119,000 2,465$
China 2 8.00 0.05% +0% 1,402,112,000 745,210 $14,000,000 7,441$
Thailand 1 7.00 0.11% +0% 69,799,978 79,318 $505,000 574$
Australia 1 3.00 0.06% +0% 25,499,884 14,689 $1,380,000 795$
Totals 10 1,868,274,060 1,639,608 $17,344,000 11,966$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Hun Sen has ruled Cambodia for about 40 years and acknowledged Sary’s employment as a political consultant. 3

The Sydney Morning Herald: Seng Sary admits being on Hun Sen’s payroll

Vietnam Vietnam: Hun Sen praised the Vietnamese Communist Party's efforts in streamlining its administrative structure as a valuable lesson for Cambodia. 8

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Việt Nam ưu tiên phát triển quan hệ với Campuchia

Indonesia Indonesia: Hun Sen is the Prime Minister of Cambodia who banned online gambling in August 2019. 6

Kompas: Kenapa Penipuan dan Judi Online Berkembang di Asia Tenggara?

Indonesia Indonesia: Hun Sen is the Prime Minister of Cambodia who banned online gambling in August 2019. 6

Kompas: Kenapa Penipuan dan Judi Online Berkembang di Asia Tenggara?

Thailand Thailand: Hun Sen is the Prime Minister of Cambodia and is expected to engage in talks with the Thai government. 7

Thai Rath: ต้องต่อเนื่องและเข้มข้น

Vietnam Vietnam: Hun Sen, the President of the Cambodian Senate, threatened to 'wipe out' anyone who intends to assassinate his family. 3

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Ông Hun Sen dọa 'xóa sổ' bất cứ ai định ám sát gia đình mình