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Thongloun Sisoulith
![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.
![In Rare Three-Party Conclave, Vietnam Pushes Back Against Growing Chinese Influence In Rare Three-Party Conclave, Vietnam Pushes Back Against Growing Chinese Influence](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-09-28.jpg)
In Rare Three-Party Conclave, Vietnam Pushes Back Against Growing Chinese Influence
By Sebastian Strangio
Hanoi is becoming increasingly unnerved by the growing Chinese influence over its longstanding clients, Cambodia and Laos.
![Why Communist Anti-Corruption Campaigns Never Work Why Communist Anti-Corruption Campaigns Never Work](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-02-23-4.jpg)
Why Communist Anti-Corruption Campaigns Never Work
By David Hutt
Ongoing anti-graft campaigns in Vietnam and Laos focus on officials' moral conduct without addressing the political structures that incentivize corruption.
![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.
![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.
![What’s Next for the Cambodia-Laos Border Dispute? What’s Next for the Cambodia-Laos Border Dispute?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-laos-cambodia-meeting.jpg)
What’s Next for the Cambodia-Laos Border Dispute?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to try to resolve a thorny issue in their bilateral relationship.
![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.
![Are Cambodia and Laos Really Any Closer to Resolving Their Border Dispute? Are Cambodia and Laos Really Any Closer to Resolving Their Border Dispute?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-02-24_16-28-14.jpg)
Are Cambodia and Laos Really Any Closer to Resolving Their Border Dispute?
By Tae-jun Kang
Despite some incremental progress, deeper questions remain unresolved.
![Is Laos Really Launching a New Corruption Crackdown? Is Laos Really Launching a New Corruption Crackdown?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sizes/thumbnail/4566_52439983f41e0.jpg)
Is Laos Really Launching a New Corruption Crackdown?
By David Hutt
A closer look at the developments underway and their significance.
![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.
![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.
![With its Environmental Crisis, Is Laos Missing the Forest for the Trees? With its Environmental Crisis, Is Laos Missing the Forest for the Trees?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-bus_from_vientiane_to_luang_prabang_12236800914-1.jpg)
With its Environmental Crisis, Is Laos Missing the Forest for the Trees?
By Erin Cook
The overall challenge remains vast despite piecemeal efforts to address it.
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