Hun Sen used blatant repression to suppress his opponents, stifle media freedom and compromise rules-based institutions.
Malaysia's opposition party, led by former strongman Mahathir Mohamad, beat the odds and defeated corruption-plagued Najib Razak's governing party in the national election this week. Mahathir, 92, is the world's oldest prime minister.
Prime Minister Najib Razak and his ruling coalition are pulling out all the stops to tilt the playing field in their favour, making them likely to win despite a strong opposition coalition.