↗ Differences on human rights and democratic values, as well as divergent geopolitical alignments have constrained Australia-Cambodia ties.

↗ Challenges emerging from geopolitical competition in the Indo-Pacific, however, require Australia to find ways to work with and understand those who aren’t like-minded.

↗ Cambodia’s search for new partnerships to support its ambitious development agenda presents an opportunity for Australia to enhance its engagement with the country.

↗ Targeted support in developing Cambodia’s human resource base will both help harness the country’s demographic dividend and advance Australia’s policy priorities.