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Mekong River Commission
October 31, 2017
Is Sustainable Development Along the Mekong Possible?
By Linh Tong and Linh Tong
Political realities – starting with China – make Mekong management difficult.
October 31, 2017
China Conducts Joint Patrol With ASEAN Mekong States
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The 63rd iteration of the Mekong joint patrols took place last week.
September 13, 2017
The Future Shape of Mekong Cooperation
By Jack Guen-Murray, Monzima Haque, and John Lichtefeld
A closer look at the paths ahead for the Mekong River Commission.
May 05, 2017
Can ASEAN Save the Mekong River?
By Luke Hunt
As discussions continue, the future of one of the world’s greatest rivers is as bleak as ever.
June 30, 2016
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.
April 06, 2016
Mekong Under ‘Very High’ Threat: Vietnam
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another study predicts adverse effects for one of the world’s greatest rivers if no action is taken.
March 16, 2016
Facing Mekong Drought, China to Release Water From Yunnan Dam
By Shannon Tiezzi
In response to a request from Vietnam, China is discharging water from a dam in Yunnan.
March 12, 2016
Drought Fans Tensions Along the Mekong
By Luke Hunt
Thailand and Laos trade barbs.
February 13, 2016
What a New Vietnam-Russia Deal Says About the Mekong’s Future
By Luke Hunt
A rather unusual business transaction shows how some Mekong countries are focusing on aquaculture with the river’s future in peril.
January 25, 2016
Leadership Change in Laos: A Shift Away From China?
By Luke Hunt
The election of new leaders may signal a shift away from a heavy dependence on Beijing, among other things.
January 22, 2016
Mekong River Commission Faces Radical Change
By Luke Hunt
Donors have dropped their funding, forcing a radical restructuring.
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