A Tiger Rules the Mountain: Cambodia's Pursuit of Democracy by Gordon Conochie (

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE A Tiger Rules the Mountain by Gordon Conochie Cambodias Hun Sen is the worlds longest-serving prime minister, in power since 1985. In 2013, Sens rule came under threat when the exiled opposition leader, Sam Rainsy, unexpectedly returned just before a national election. One hundred thousand supporters hailed him at the airport as protests swept the country. On election day, millions voted for change. This narrative non-fiction account tells the dramatic story of that election and the subsequent multi-year wrestle for power, right through to the dramatic events of the present day.This is Cambodia through the lens of the human stories. Gordon Conochie lived and worked in the country and interviewed many involved in the events, including government officials, journalists, young human-rights activists and opposition politicians. The story he finds is both complex and riveting: Cambodias history is riven with trauma yet there is a powerful and swelling appetite for change. Looking ahead to Cambodias future and the role of democracy in South-East Asia, Conochie examines whether we will continue to see a backslide in liberal democracy or if the region could gradually be on the path to a more liberal future.An intriguing kaleidoscope of Cambodian voices, giving enriching insights into why the country is still so far from becoming the true democracy its people need and deserve. Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AC KC, former Australian foreign ministerGordon Conochie has written an incisive personal account of the past decade of Cambodian politics, detailing Prime Minister Hun Sens ruthless consolidation of power and the closing-over of the countrys few remaining glades of freedom. Rich with the voices of ordinary people and keenly attuned to the countrys cultural and social dynamics, A Tiger Rules the Mountain is vital reading for anyone wanting to understand where Cambodia has come from, and where it might be going. Sebastian Strangio, journalist and author of Cambodia: From Pol Pot to Hun Sen and BeyondA must-read, at times gripping and remarkable ringside view of the last decade of Cambodias fight for the survival of democracy under a Leviathan Prime Minister who no longer brooks dissent. Professor Sophal Ear, PhDA gritty, from-the-ground-up view of recent Cambodian politics, which privileges the voices of ordinary Cambodians. Meticulously researched and spun into a gripping story by Conochie, this is a vital piece of narrative non-fiction and social history. Dr Tom Doig, University of Queensland FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Gordon Conochie is an adjunct research fellow at La Trobe University and a former journalist. Born in Scotland, he has masters degrees in politics and international relations. In Cambodia, he worked with the Ministry of Education, UNICEF and the World Bank. He now works in mental health services in Melbourne. Review An intriguing kaleidoscope of Cambodian voices, giving enriching insights into why the country is still so far from becoming the true democracy its long-suffering people need and deserve. -- Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AC KCGordon Conochie has written an incisive personal account of the past decade of Cambodian politics, detailing Prime Minister Hun Sens ruthless consolidation of power and the closing-over of the countrys few remaining glades of freedom. Rich with the voices of ordinary people and keenly attuned to the countrys cultural and social dynamics, A Tiger Rules the Mountain is vital reading for anyone wanting to understand where Cambodia has come from, and where it might be going. -- Sebastian StrangioA must-read, at times gripping and remarkable ringside view of the last decade of Cambodias fight for the survival of democracy under a Leviathan Prime Minister who no longer brooks dissent. -- Professor Sophal Ear, PhDA gritty, from-the-ground-up view of recent Cambodian politics, which privileges the voices of ordinary Cambodians. Meticulously researched and spun into a gripping story by Conochie, this is a vital piece of narrative non-fiction and social history. -- Dr Tom Doig University of Queensland Promotional A propulsive and vivid insight into a complex country Details ISBN1922633909 Author Gordon Conochie Publisher Monash University Publishing Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1922633909 ISBN-13 9781922633903 Format Paperback Pages 384 Imprint Monash University Publishing Place of Publication Clayton, VIC Country of Publication Australia Edited by Liang-Wen Ji NZ Release Date 2023-06-01 Birth 1944 Death 1969 Affiliation National Formosa University Position Translator Qualifications M.D. UK Release Date 2023-06-01 Alternative 9781922633910 Audience General Publication Date 2023-07-15 DEWEY 320.9596 Subtitle Cambodias Pursuit of Democracy Illustrations Illustrations AU Release Date 2023-07-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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