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
0.02%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
3,187,019
Power
23,712$
Sentiment
7.02
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Thailand 24 5.67 2.92% +20% 69,799,978 2,442,575 $505,000 17,672$
Taiwan 2 4.00 0.27% +0% 23,816,775 63,174 $670,000 1,777$
Malaysia 2 6.50 0.60% +10% 32,365,999 213,829 $364,000 2,405$
Vietnam 1 9.00 0.16% +0% 97,338,583 154,751 $340,000 541$
Indonesia 1 7.00 0.11% +0% 273,523,615 309,066 $1,119,000 1,264$
Guyana 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 786,552 807 $6,000 6$
Croatia 1 6.00 0.07% +0% 4,105,267 2,816 $68,000 47$
Totals 32 501,736,769 3,187,018 $3,072,000 23,712$
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Recent Mentions

Taiwan Taiwan: Former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen has maintained a close relationship with former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. 6

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Thai army bolsters Cambodian border

Thailand Thailand: Hun Sen is mentioned as the leader of Cambodia who is closely associated with Thaksin Shinawatra. 5

Thai Rath: นับถอยหลังรัฐบาล“คุณหนู”

Malaysia Malaysia: Hun Sen is a prominent Cambodian leader whose close ties with Thaksin Shinawatra have contributed to the friendly relations between Thailand and Cambodia. 7

Utusan Malaysia: Tentera Thailand, Kemboja sedia lancar operasi peringkat tertinggi