In Cambodia, Political Instability Threatens Economic Prosperity

Cambodia has been relatively peaceful since Aug. 18, when its National Election Committee ended its monthlong investigation into disputed parliamentary elections, but the prospect of instability will loom so long as the ruling Cambodia People's Party and the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party fail to reach an accord. At the very least, the committee's ruling will prolong the fierce rhetoric and negotiations between the two parties. But if tensions lead to higher levels of violence, the country's political stability could come into question — as could the future of its promising economy.