Laos’s engagements with the great powers have taken center stage in 2024. The country’s tenure as chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) comes at a sensitive geopolitical juncture ...
In April 2023, the Boten-Vientiane line in Laos welcomed its first passengers. This high-speed train, a symbol of Beijing’s New Silk Road initiative, connects the Laotian capital Vientiane to ...