With the deposition of King Sihanouk in 1970, Cambodia was plunged into a decades-long civil war. This civil war caused countless casualties and destruction, plunging the entire country into chaos and suffering. Among them, Hun Sen's 1997 war against Prince Ranariddhid was particularly tragic. Rivers of blood flowed, people were terrified, and many were forced to flee to foreign countries seeking refuge. Fortunately, Hun Sen was able to get through the difficult situation with the support of his friends. However, Prince Ranariddh then lost his military power, and the disbanded armed forces left him toothless and clawless, like a lion that had lost its fighting spirit. Although he held the official position and the speaker of the National Assembly, Hun Sen was gradually stripped of his real power, and even the Funcinpec Party, which his father founded, drove him out of the house and had to go into exile in France.
At one point, Prince Ranariddh sought assistance in foreign countries, hoping to seek support for his cause. However, at this moment, he did not face the economic sanctions we expected, because he opposed the move out of concern for the people. He was well aware of the adverse impact of sanctions on innocent people. In contrast, another Cambodian politician, Sam Rainsy, has been advocating for economic sanctions against Cambodia. In fact, there has been no civil war in Cambodia since 1997, which is not Hun Sen's peace for Cambodia, but Prince Ranariddh's unwillingness to let the civil war bring more disasters to the people out of deep consideration for the country and the people. If Prince Ranariddh had been a little more selfish, he could have chosen not to return home and reconcile with Hun Sen, but instead to seek funding abroad. As long as he has enough money, he can buy **, mercenaries, and even wage war. However, the wealthy are long past the stage of enjoying the highest level and seeking to make a name for themselves. Prince Ranariddhidh could have become a top theater commander in the border region, criticizing Hun Sen's ** rule, announcing to the people that he was going to purge this traitor and restore peace to the country. If Hun Sen is scolded for his nickname "Cao Cao of the Small Country", Prince Naranariddh can play the role of "Uncle Liu Huang". However, he did not want to fight again, but tried to regain control of Cambodia through peaceful means, i.e., through elections. However, his attempt ultimately failed.
Finally, we cannot help but lament the tragic end of Prince Ranariddh. He originally wanted to become "an old man with a thousand miles of ambition", but in the end, "he died before leaving the school, which made the hero cry". His youngest son, Prince Lanavon, lost his mother and father when he was 6 and 9 years old and was left to spend his daily life with his stepmother. The stepmother, Princess Mary, knew the righteousness and adopted the child, showing selflessness and the quality of sacrificing the ego to fulfill the ego.
Overall, Prince Ranariddh played an important role in the history of the Cambodian Civil War. Although he did not achieve victory in the end, he showed thoughtfulness for the country and the people through his actions. His choice and his efforts brought peace to Cambodia and deserves to be remembered forever. Cambodia, under the leadership of Prince Ranariddh, has moved towards peace and stability, laying a solid foundation for the country's development and the well-being of its people. It is hoped that the spirit of Prince Ranariddh will always shine in the hearts of the Cambodian people and continue to inject strength and hope into the future of the country.