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![Laos Faces a Delicate Balancing Act as ASEAN Leader Laos Faces a Delicate Balancing Act as ASEAN Leader](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-04-153544.jpg)
Laos Faces a Delicate Balancing Act as ASEAN Leader
By Ratih Indraswari
How Vientiane approaches its obligations to ASEAN and its debt to China will be a key to the bloc’s fortunes in 2024.
![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.
![Hydropower vs Heritage: Will Laos Lose Luang Prabang? Hydropower vs Heritage: Will Laos Lose Luang Prabang?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-12-22-18.jpg)
Hydropower vs Heritage: Will Laos Lose Luang Prabang?
By Tom Fawthrop
Another Mekong dam project threatens to cost the former royal capital its UNESCO World Heritage status.
![No New Thinking in Laos? No New Thinking in Laos?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-flag-1192671_1280.jpg)
No New Thinking in Laos?
By David Hutt
In recent years, the regime has looked to be stuck in static thinking.
![Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet? Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-rails-3703349_1920.jpg)
Are Laos’ Land-Linking Dreams a Risky Bet?
By Fabio Figiaconi
The Lao government aspires to gain centrality in the Greater Mekong Subregion via new infrastructure; but at what price?
![The Only Way to End Corruption in Laos The Only Way to End Corruption in Laos](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-thongloun_sisoulith_with_obamas_cropped.jpg)
The Only Way to End Corruption in Laos
By David Hutt
A true elimination of the problem will only come with broader political change in the country.
![Laos Deports 3 Detained US Missionaries, Evangelical Group Claims Laos Deports 3 Detained US Missionaries, Evangelical Group Claims](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-bus_from_vientiane_to_luang_prabang_12236800914-1.jpg)
Laos Deports 3 Detained US Missionaries, Evangelical Group Claims
By Associated Press
U.S.-based group says three American volunteers who were detained for proselytizing have been freed and deported.
![Can ASEAN Play a Greater Role in the Mekong Subregion? Can ASEAN Play a Greater Role in the Mekong Subregion?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18332069300112.jpg)
Can ASEAN Play a Greater Role in the Mekong Subregion?
By Shawn Ho and Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit
ASEAN should aim to be “central” in the Mekong subregion too.
![How Worried Should Laos Be About Its Debt Problems? How Worried Should Laos Be About Its Debt Problems?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-3368885784_078ed92826_b.jpg)
How Worried Should Laos Be About Its Debt Problems?
By David Hutt
The issue poses significant challenges for the Southeast Asian state’s future trajectory.
![Is Laos Really Getting Tough on Crime? Is Laos Really Getting Tough on Crime?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-thongloun_sisoulith_with_obamas_cropped.jpg)
Is Laos Really Getting Tough on Crime?
By David Hutt
Any attempt to evaluate the government's performance must recognize that the approach can cut both ways.
![Why the Laos Wage Hike Debate Matters Why the Laos Wage Hike Debate Matters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-bus_from_vientiane_to_luang_prabang_12236800914-1.jpg)
Why the Laos Wage Hike Debate Matters
By Erin Cook
A closer look at an important issue for one of the region's poorest countries.
![Construction of Thailand-China Railway Finally Gets Underway Construction of Thailand-China Railway Finally Gets Underway](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-pexels-photo-434415.jpg)
Construction of Thailand-China Railway Finally Gets Underway
By Luke Hunt
Obstacles, particularly in Laos, persist.
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