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Laos foreign policy
![The Land-Locked Thinking of Laotians The Land-Locked Thinking of Laotians](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-12-02-003214.jpg)
The Land-Locked Thinking of Laotians
By David Hutt
While the Lao government likes to talk about becoming "land-linked," the latest ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institution survey reflects an inward-looking mentality.
![Navigating Socialism, Security, and China in Laos-Vietnam Relations Navigating Socialism, Security, and China in Laos-Vietnam Relations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-10-06-234830.jpg)
Navigating Socialism, Security, and China in Laos-Vietnam Relations
By To Minh Son
Laos is important to China, but it is indispensable to Vietnam and its long-term security.
![On China’s Doorstep, Laos Plays a Careful Game of Balancing On China’s Doorstep, Laos Plays a Careful Game of Balancing](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-07-07.jpg)
On China’s Doorstep, Laos Plays a Careful Game of Balancing
By Kearrin Sims
China's influence is growing in Laos, but the country's foreign relations present a more complex picture.
![A New Cambodia-Laos Border Deal? A New Cambodia-Laos Border Deal?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-laos-cambodia-meeting.jpg)
A New Cambodia-Laos Border Deal?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the opportunities and challenges presented by an agreement recently reached by the two sides.
![Where Are Russia-Laos Military Ties? Where Are Russia-Laos Military Ties?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_17341472964887.jpg)
Where Are Russia-Laos Military Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A look at defense relations between the two sides with the Russian defense minister’s visit.
![What Did the Laos-Cambodia Security Meeting Achieve? What Did the Laos-Cambodia Security Meeting Achieve?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-laos-cambodia-meeting.jpg)
What Did the Laos-Cambodia Security Meeting Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlights ongoing efforts by both sides to manage contentious issues.
![China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-confuciuspic.jpg)
China Plays Up ASEAN Confucius Institute Presence With Laos Project
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A new project spotlights Beijing’s use of these institutions within broader ASEAN-China ties.
![What Did Laos Leader’s Singapore Visit Achieve? What Did Laos Leader’s Singapore Visit Achieve?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-thongloun_sisoulith_with_obamas_cropped.jpg)
What Did Laos Leader’s Singapore Visit Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith’s one-day trip was dominated by economic issues.
![China Gifts Military Equipment to Laos China Gifts Military Equipment to Laos](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-09-12_13-12-14.jpg)
China Gifts Military Equipment to Laos
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Transfer of unspecified equipment typifies the defense relationship between the two countries.
![Laos in the ASEAN Spotlight: Opportunities and Challenges Laos in the ASEAN Spotlight: Opportunities and Challenges](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/4566_52439983f41e0.jpg)
Laos in the ASEAN Spotlight: Opportunities and Challenges
By Prashanth Parameswaran
As regional meetings kick off, we need to keep the bigger picture of Vientiane’s chairmanship in mind.
![Cambodia and Laos: Toward A New Era? Cambodia and Laos: Toward A New Era?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-01-25_10-18-40.jpg)
Cambodia and Laos: Toward A New Era?
By Luke Hunt
Recent signals suggest that there might be a new era of better ties between the two Southeast Asian states.
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