Laos in 2016: Difficult History, Uncertain Future

Briefly entering the international media spotlight coinciding with the first-ever visit by a sitting US president along with a galaxy of regional leaders, Laos in 2016 saw a new leadership lineup following a quinquennial party congress. Questions of Chinese versus Vietnamese influence over Laos and...

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Veröffentlicht in:Asian survey 2017-01, Vol.57 (1), p.206-210
1. Verfasser: GUNN, GEOFFREY C.
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Briefly entering the international media spotlight coinciding with the first-ever visit by a sitting US president along with a galaxy of regional leaders, Laos in 2016 saw a new leadership lineup following a quinquennial party congress. Questions of Chinese versus Vietnamese influence over Laos and even the legacy of US bombing all gained an airing.
ISSN:0004-4687
1533-838X
DOI:10.1525/AS.2017.57.1.206