Khath Bunthorn is the Publication Manager at the Cambodia Development Resource Institute (CDRI), where he oversees the quality control, production, and dissemination of all institutional publications and knowledge outputs. He also serves as a Research Associate at CDRI’s Centre for Governance and Inclusive Society (CGIS). Bunthorn holds a PhD and an MPhil in International Studies from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. He also earned his MA and BA (Hons) degrees in Political Science from Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. His research interests span good governance, inclusive society, and local politics in Cambodia. He is also deeply engaged in the study of modern Southeast Asian politics, India–Southeast Asia relations, foreign policy of small states, and ASEAN regional dynamics. Bunthorn has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Area Studies: A Journal of International Studies and Analyses, Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, Journal of South Asian Studies, and India Quarterly.