Laos Opening Up to the World
From a buffer state, Laos is being transformed into a bridge state, taking advantage of its position at the heart of the Greater Mekong sub-region.
Aug 21, 2008
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Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
The Nam Theun II Dam in Laos
The largest hydroelectric project and largest foreign investment ever in Laos, Nam Theun II inspires both great hopes and huge controversy.
Jul 21, 2008
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Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
The International Relations of Laos
After years of isolation and dependency toward Vietnam, the foreign relations of the Lao PDR have evolved and diversified since the end of the Cold War.
Jul 5, 2008
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Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
The Government of Laos
Since 1975, the Lao PDR is a single-party socialist republic, largely inspired by Vietnam, replacing the former constitutional monarchy.
Jul 1, 2008
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Vincent Gagnon-Lefebvre
The Chinese in Laos
Thousands of Chinese workers are establishing themselves in the sparsely-populated regions of northern Laos. Why is this happening and what does it mean?
Oct 14, 2007
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John Walsh
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