Abstract
This paper examines the value of foreign aid programs, which has always been debated, for providing foreign aid to underdeveloped countries is a process that is far from perfect. Upon examining all of the pertinent issues and choosing a position to support, this paper shows that reciprocity should influence decisions involving foreign aid assistance to Cambodia, even though this may reduce the humanitarian benefits of foreign aid and harm the innocent along with the guilty. But realistic assessments must prevail, for throwing money at problems is not a solution and never has been.

From the Paper
"The value of foreign aid programs has always been debated, for providing foreign aid to underdeveloped countries is a process that is far from perfect. Upon examining all of the pertinent issues and choosing a position to support, it is evident that reciprocity should influence decisions involving foreign aid assistance to Cambodia, even though this may reduce the humanitarian benefits of foreign aid and harm the innocent along with the guilty. But realistic assessments must prevail, for throwing money at problems is not a solution and never has been. (Johnson) Idealistic proponents of foreign aid contend that American foreign aid to the Cambodian government is not the problem, administering it is the problem."

Tags:aid, to, cambodia

Abstract
The paper compares and contrasts the genocides that occurred in Rwanda and Cambodia.

From the Paper
"The genocides in Rwanda and Cambodia were significantly different in terms of their ideological underpinnings. In the case of Cambodia, as described by Helen Fein, a revolutionary political ideology was instrumental in leading to the murder of two million Cambodians by the Khmer Rouge from ... to ... Conversely, in the case of Rwanda, the approximately ... Tutsi killed by the Hutu were slaughtered not in a revolutionary political uprising, but rather because of longstanding ethnic and tribal antagonisms. (Kissi) Though Kissi suggests that the..."

Tags:genocide, Rwanda, Cambodia

Abstract
This paper details the rise of the the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, looks at the atrocities committed against the Cambodian peoples under the leadership of Khmer Rouge leader, Pol Pot, and talks about how the international community was responsible for the conditions that allowed Pol Pot to take control of Cambodia. The paper also points out that, while those responsible for bringing such a holocaust upon the Cambodian peoples can no longer be held accountable or brought to justice, the international community can hold a 'truth commission' that would bring to light the horrific events of the past and help Cambodia bring about an atmosphere of reconciliation and hope for the future. The paper includes a 1000-word annotated bibliography.

From the Paper
"Approximately thirty years ago, in 1975, a murderous government led by a man with a philosophy that is almost impossible to understand, came to power in Cambodia. The Khmer Rouge governed the country for only three years but, it was a three years that the Cambodians and Cambodia have not been able to recover from until now. The Khmer Rouge, under the leadership of Pol Pot carried out a holocaust years against ordinary Cambodian citizens that had committed no crime. Almost two million people died and the world did absolutely nothing to stop the killing. As Jerry Adler and Ron Moreau explains in "The Devil's Due," Pol Pot, the leader of this murderous regime, had a philosophy behind the killings. From his point of view, Cambodia and the Cambodian people were hopeless and no reform policies would change the situation or transform them into a developed and educated people."

Tags:abuses, killing, destroying, culture, history, religious, beliefs, symbols, destruction, rebuilding

Abstract
This paper discusses the measures that Cambodia has put into place to protect women from violence and exploitation. It focuses on domestic or intimate partner violence, explores components contributing to domestic violence and discusses potential counters to criminal behavior. The paper also looks at the policies that Cambodia has developed in order to widen women's access to jobs. The paper contains original sources in an appendix.

Table of Contents:
One Critical Aspect of Family Violence: Violence Against Women
Research Question
Methodology
In Every Country in the World...
Effects of Marital Resources on Domestic Abuse
Prevention Programs from Other South East Asian Developing Countries
Educational Efforts
Service Oriented
Behavior Focused

From the Paper
"In Indonesia, Indonesian Women's Association for Justice (LBH APIK) provides Gender Training to Law Enforcement Officers, which could prove to be effective in Cambodia. Yayasan Jurnal Perempuan, attempts to increase awareness of domestic violence through the media, however, may not prove to be as effective, due to the rural, isolated areas a large portion of women live in. Komisi Nasional Anti Kekerasan Terhadap Perempuan - KNAKTP
National Commission on Violence Against Women addresses policy reform at the national level, which may or may not prove to be effective in Cambodia, depending on officials leading government. (Organizations Addressing VAW, 2008) Findings from the survey reported by Knight (2006) stress that the challenge "to establish and implement a culture-sensitive standard of justice," is at times difficult. Forum Pemerhati Masalah Perempuan - FPMP, which focusing on raising awareness in a rural area (Organizations Addressing VAW, 2008) could benefit Cambodia, provided the awareness includes relating feasible solutions."

Tags:abuse, discrimination, family, behavior

Abstract
The paper discusses Cambodia's ancient temples at Angkor and their remains today. The paper then focuses on the notorious Pol Pot Regime of the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s and their systematic murder of millions of Cambodians. In addition, the paper looks at the strengths of Cambodia's main industries of tourism and textiles.

From the Paper
"Cambodia may be most known for the horrendous Pol Pot Regime of the Khmer Rouge in the 1970s, a period when at least 1.7 million Cambodians were systematically executed by the Regime. However, Cambodia's history goes back centuries, to a land that supported bands of hunter-gatherers who eventually settled in areas and began farming the rich lands. The first major settlement known in the area is Angkor in about the ninth century. Many historians believe the society was closely modeled on Indian society (Tully 7-8). Residents traded goods with China, Europe, and India, and they wrote in Sanskrit and worshipped in the Hindu religion, but there were influences of Buddha, as well (Tully 12-13)."

Tags:temples, architecture, Khmer, Rouge, textiles, tourism

Abstract
The paper analyzes the social-psychological influences that dominated Cambodia during the late 20th century. The paper discusses three major causes of genocide; passive bystanders, historical antagonism and victimization and socialization of violence. The paper then shows how the factors that led to the Khmer Rouge rise and eventual deaths of close to three million Cambodians will always impact this country.

Outline:
The Passive Bystander
Historical Antagonism
Victimization and Socialization of Violence
Cambodia Today

From the Paper
"Ervin Staub is well known for his extended research on the major acts of genocide of the 20th century. Staub not only conducted decade long research studies on the events that occurred during the Khmer Rouge and other authoritarian regimes, he also attempts to explain the social and psychological constructs of each country. In an effort to provide information to prevent the spread of genocide, Staub notes that genocide occurs primarily for 3 major reasons: 1. Passive bystanders, in other words Stoicism 2. Historical Antagonism 3. Victimization and socialization of violence."

Tags:passive, bystanders, historical, antagonism, victimization, socialization, violence, Khmer, Rouge

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses that while many historical and political events led to the destruction of the country in the late 20th century, this essay analyzes the social-psychological influences that dominated Cambodia during this time period.

From the Paper
"The genocide of Cambodia, which was systematically executed by the Pol Pot led Khmer Rouge, was one of the most significant cases of modern day civil war. Many biographical accounts document the atrocities of the Khmer Rouge, and the impact the genocide had upon the Cambodian and Asian population. "

Tags:genocide, psychological

Abstract
This paper discusses the genocides in Cambodia and Rwanda and how the United Nations failed to respond although their intervention was sought in both countries. The author finds that the U.S. was responsible for the removal of UN peacekeepers already in Rwanda, and posits that many lives could have been saved in both countries, had the U.S. taken the internal conflicts in both places seriously.

From the Paper
"As with Rwanda, it is clear that the world knew what was happening, at least after a certain point, and yet failed to do all it could to stop the killing. Howard Adelman and Astri Suhrke find that those in charge of various agencies and stats did not know in the beginning that the Tutsis would be subject to genocide, though they did have the information that could have told them this would happen. These groups should have analyzed the data, drawn the proper conclusions, and then done something to prevent what occurred, but they did not, and the authors cite the failure of the UN in particular."

Tags:crisis, victim, murder, internment, communist, ethnic

Abstract
This paper explains in the review of Loung Ung's book "First They Killed my Father" that the Khmer Rouge was one of the most vicious and violent regimes in world history and asks why the world stood by and watched while two million people died horrible deaths. The author believes that while the book vividly shows the experiences of Ung's family, it is important to understand how a regime like the Khmer Rouge could gain such power, keep such power, and eradicate so many people in such a relatively short period. The author thinks that, historically, Ung's account of her four years under Khmer Rouge rule is an accurate account for the people in her area; but written by another, in another area of Cambodia, the story could have been entirely different.

From the Paper
"Before the regime, Cambodia was reasonably technologically advanced, and relied on a wide variety of trade and business options. The Khmer Rouge seemed to want to take the country backward into the dark ages, reliant on no outside corrupting "Western" influences, but also unable to compete in the modern, mechanized world. A country cannot survive when it is held back from advancing along with the rest of the world, and becoming "self-reliant" based totally on rice is not only ridiculous, it is short-sighted. As the author notes, "Though the Angkar says we are all equal in Democratic Kampuchea, we are not. We live and are treated like slaves. In our garden, the Angkar provides us with seeds and we may plant anything we choose, but everything we grow belongs not to us but to the community" (Ung 66). This shortsightedness will be the regime's downfall, as it has with any cruel and violent regime throughout history. You cannot treat people so cruelly without them rising up in revolt, no matter how much you try to control them. The killing and the viciousness turned the author into someone who truly hated Pol Pot and his regime, and it did the same to thousands of others. "His government has created a vengeful, bloodthirsty people. Pol Pot has turned me into someone who wants to kill"."

Tags:pol-pot, dictator, khmer-rouge, death, experience

Abstract
This paper examines subtle ways of attaining and challenging political power, focusing on the role of society groups and religion. It focuses how an authoritarian regime can quell dissent through outlawing religion, as was the case in Cambodia. Conversely, it then looks at how the use of religious imagery and tradition can also awaken dissent among orderly society.

From the Paper
"In many Southeast Asian states, power is often maintained through overt strategies, such as a controlled media and military-supported dictatorships. Cambodia, for example, suffered under the brutal rule of the Khmer Rouge, under the dictatorship of Pol Pot. Under the Pol Pot regime, an estimated two million Cambodians, one-seventh of the country's population, died from malnutrition, starvation and exhaustion during years of slave labor. Khmer Rouge soldiers executed 200,000 accused "class enemies" outright (Chandler vii)."

Tags:pol, pot, khmer, rouge, asia