December 6, 2025Urban Studies

Competing axes, rival dynasties: The new Kingdom of Cambodia

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This article explores competing leadership expressions in Cambodia's urban fabric, indicating distinct cultural impacts by strongman symbols.

Cambodia's urban landscape reflects competing leadership ideologies in its architecture, influencing national identity.
Visual culture and new materialism inform the analysis of urban modernization processes in Phnom Penh.
The investigation contrasts royal and political symbolism in two episodes of urban development under different rulers.
Understanding these dynamics is crucial for recognizing how urban spaces embody political narratives and power structures.

Stéphanie Benzaquen-Gautier (2025) studied this question.

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This article explores competing leadership expressions in Cambodia's urban fabric, indicating distinct cultural impacts by strongman symbols.