Abstract : Cambodia, or the People's Republic of Kampuchea, has existed as a nation since the fifth century, and in general has offered a peaceful, agrarian life to its inhabitants. But, for the past decade this once tranquil land has suffered turmoil and tyranny unique in its barbarism. During this period its population has fallen from seven to six million, its economy has been devastated, its people systematically terrorized, and its sovereignty stolen. This paper reviews Cambodia's history, and then focuses on the events of the past decade, highlighting the Khmer Rouge and Vietnamese takeovers, Cambodia's situation today, and concluding with a forecast of the Khmer peoples' future.