A reflection on major theories of democracy--democratic seed on thorny soil 1955-90--anti-democratic political systems--unstable hegemonic power structures--cold war "competitive" intervention--unconsolidated democratic transition 1991-95--towards an unconsolidated democratic regime--hurting balance of power unachieved--co-operative intervention in Cambodia--towards illiberal democracy 1996-future--democracy on trial, 1996-98--HUn Sen's rise to greater hegemonic status, 1996-98--the new "co-operation", 1996-98--towards an anti-hegemonic theory of democratization

1. Diplomatic relations
2. Civil society
3. countries and regions
4. government
5. Cambodia -- Politics and government -- 1975-
6. Democracy -- Cambodia -- History
7. Cambodia -- Foreign relations