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S5 Episode 2 - "The French Connection"

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Colonial Legacies in Indochina

This chapter examines the historical context of Laos and Cambodia, focusing on the rise and fall of the Khmer Empire under French colonial rule. It highlights the socio-political transformations, the emergence of resistance movements, and the emergence of nationalist sentiments following World War II. The narrative traces the impact of colonialism and external powers on the local populations and the evolving quest for independence in the region.

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