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 (73 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
416,779
Power
2,237$
Sentiment
7.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Thailand 2 5.50 0.30% +0% 69,799,978 208,670 $505,000 1,510$
Vietnam 2 8.50 0.19% +10% 97,338,583 208,110 $340,000 727$
Totals 4 167,138,561 416,780 $845,000 2,237$
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Recent Mentions

Vietnam Vietnam: Hun Sen invited To Lam to co-chair a meeting between the three parties of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos. 8

VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001: Tổng Bí thư Tô Lâm sắp thăm Campuchia

France France: Hun Sen's near-monarchical succession to his son Hun Manet raises legitimate questions. 5

Le Monde: Conflit Cambodge-Thaïlande : le poison du nationalisme