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Laos politics
![Is the Lao State Collapsing? Is the Lao State Collapsing?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-07-204921.jpg)
Is the Lao State Collapsing?
By David Hutt
The current economic crisis has hollowed out the capacity of an already weak state apparatus.
![Can Laos’ Communist Party Recover From the Current Economic Crisis? Can Laos’ Communist Party Recover From the Current Economic Crisis?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-08-31-054723.jpg)
Can Laos’ Communist Party Recover From the Current Economic Crisis?
By David Hutt
The ruling Lao People's Revolutionary Party has grossly mishandled the economy, but there is no political alternative – at least for now.
![Is Laos a Criminal State? Is Laos a Criminal State?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-05-100512.jpg)
Is Laos a Criminal State?
By Kearrin Sims
Last week's attempted execution of a prominent government critic points to the recent rise of lawlessness and a sharp decline in public safety.
![Lao Government Critic Shot Dead in ‘Brazen’ Attack, Rights Group Says Lao Government Critic Shot Dead in ‘Brazen’ Attack, Rights Group Says](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-05-03-051735.jpg)
Lao Government Critic Shot Dead in ‘Brazen’ Attack, Rights Group Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Anousa “Jack” Luangsuphom was shot twice by an unidentified gunman in a Vientiane coffee shop on April 29.
![A Touch of Populism and Austerity from Laos’ New PM A Touch of Populism and Austerity from Laos’ New PM](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-01-24-222649.jpg)
A Touch of Populism and Austerity from Laos’ New PM
By David Hutt
A month after his appointment, Sonexay Siphandone has given some indication of how he plans to tackle the country's severe economic challenges.
![Is Laos’ Prime Minister On His Way Out? Is Laos’ Prime Minister On His Way Out?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-12-28-141157.jpg)
Is Laos’ Prime Minister On His Way Out?
By David Hutt
Phankham Viphavanh, who took office in early 2021, may be on the way out -- hounded by scandal and a bad year for Laos’ economy.
![What if the Communist Social Bargain Breaks Down in Laos? What if the Communist Social Bargain Breaks Down in Laos?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-12-02-003214.jpg)
What if the Communist Social Bargain Breaks Down in Laos?
By David Hutt
The economy is stagnant and discontent is on the rise. But don't bet on a mass uprising against the ruling communist party.
![In Laos, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh Is In Trouble In Laos, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh Is In Trouble](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-06-22-213207.jpg)
In Laos, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh Is In Trouble
By David Hutt
Since he took the reins last year, the country's economy has entered a downward economic spiral with no clear end in sight.
![Laos’ Pointless Election Laos’ Pointless Election](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-02-18-11.jpg)
Laos’ Pointless Election
By Mu Sochua
The country votes in tightly-controlled elections this weekend – but don't expect anything much to change.
![In Laos, Reform Hopes Peter Out Into Business as Usual In Laos, Reform Hopes Peter Out Into Business as Usual](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-01-17.jpg)
In Laos, Reform Hopes Peter Out Into Business as Usual
By David Hutt
The Lao communist party's newly selected General Secretary Thongloun Sisoulith once promised change. Now he sits atop a closed and sclerotic system.
![Thai Protests Inspire Online Calls for Change Next Door in Laos Thai Protests Inspire Online Calls for Change Next Door in Laos](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-10-22-2.jpg)
Thai Protests Inspire Online Calls for Change Next Door in Laos
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand's social media-driven demonstrations have resonated on the far side of the Mekong River.
![An Uncertain Future for Laos An Uncertain Future for Laos](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-flag-1192671_1280.jpg)
An Uncertain Future for Laos
By David Hutt
Laos’ quinquennial National Party Congress is coming up in 2021, but the prospects for meaningful change look slimmer and slimmer.
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