ID | 152262 |
Title Proper | Laos in 2016 |
Other Title Information | difficult history, uncertain future |
Language | ENG |
Author | Gunn, Geoffrey C |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | 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. |
`In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 57, No. 1; Jan-Feb 2017: p.206-210 |
Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 57 No 1 |
Key Words | China ; Vietnam ; Party Congress ; ASEAN Summitry ; US Presidential Visit |