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In Laos, Prime Minister Phankham Viphavanh Is In Trouble
June 23, 2022

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
September 28, 2021

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
February 23, 2021

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
January 18, 2021

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
June 04, 2020

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?
December 12, 2018

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?
July 13, 2018

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?
May 21, 2018

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?
May 16, 2018

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?
March 29, 2018

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?
January 24, 2018

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?
January 06, 2018

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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