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Mekong River
New Monitoring Platform to Scrutinize China’s Mekong Dams
By Sebastian Strangio
The launch comes amid rising controversy over the impact of Chinese dams on downstream nations.
Amid US Criticisms, China Offers Mekong Nations Access to Crucial River Data
By Sebastian Strangio
The move is a welcome development for downstream nations, but only underlines China's strategic hold over the crucial waterway.
Amid Drought and Flooding, Cambodian Fish Catches, Exports Fall Precipitously
By Luke Hunt
Floods follow drought as dams, climate change and illegal fishing take their toll on Southeast Asia's mighty river.
US Official Attacks China’s ‘Manipulation’ of the Mekong
By Sebastian Strangio
Southeast Asia’s mighty river is quickly becoming a new front in US-China competition.
The Last Farewell to the Mighty Mekong
By Tom Fawthrop
The shrinking Tonle Sap, the river's “beating heart,” is the latest wake-up call of the damage wrought by dams.
China, Southeast Asian Leaders Meet to Discuss the Mekong’s Plight
By Shannon Tiezzi
The Lancang-Mekong Cooperation leaders' meeting discussed the river's dire situation -- and also pushed for a new trade corridor.
An Australian Law Student Sets an Example for the ASEAN Way
By Luke Hunt
How to reshape attitudes on issues ranging from the Asian haze to the Mekong River.
The Mekong Dimension of South Korea’s New Southern Policy with ASEAN
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Moon administration is upping its focus on Mekong countries as part of its wider approach to Southeast Asia.
Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam Hold Trilateral Security Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The interaction highlighted ongoing efforts by the three countries to advance security collaboration despite lingering challenges.
A Conversation on the Mekong and a Changing Southeast Asia
By Luke Hunt
Luke Hunt speaks to Milton Osborne about the threat to the Mekong River amid a changing environment in the subregion.
Something Is Very Wrong on the Mekong River
By Tom Fawthrop
This year's drought is just a preview of more dire problems to come if government don't change course.
Mekong River Strikes Another Record Low
By Luke Hunt
Recent developments have once again spotlighted the river's growing plight.