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In an escalation of border tensions this weekend, residents of two border villages in Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province endured three nights of psychological operations from the Thai side of the border.
Villagers in Prey Chen , Cambodia, sit under a tent near the barbed wire fence at the disputed border between Cambodia and Thailand on Oct. 11, 2025. Sangly Sarak/The Morning Show
Michael Alfaro
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Michael Barry Alfaro is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and journalist. His frontline coverage has gained global attention, featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and the UK’s Daily Mail. Recognized as one of America’s top political consultants and fundraisers, Alfaro has raised millions for Newsmax and served as a political consultant to President Donald J. Trump. He leads a lobbying firm focused on Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Israel. Alfaro’s humanitarian efforts include raising funds for Afghan refugee evacuations and coordinating crisis responses in Ukraine, Israel, and Southeast Asia. His recent focus on Cambodia has brought worldwide attention to the border conflict.
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