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Laos

Report
The Role of the Chinese in Lao Society
An outline of some of the outstanding characteristics of the Chinese as an urban ethnic group, and an assessment of their economic role in the Lao economy.
Jan 1, 1961
Report
Laos in strategic prospective [by] H.B. Fredman.
A review of the strategic value of Laos since the 19th century European struggle in Southeast Asia for balance of power. After the decline of French power in 1945, the Communist bloc and the JWestern alliance became the two contending powers in the a...
Jan 1, 1961
Report
Laos: the current phase in a cyclic regional revolution
A discussion of cyclic regional revolution (defined as a conflict technique which, in accordance with international communism, exploits national liberation movements). This technique, better than any other, minimies the jeopardy to the Soviet Union's...
Jan 1, 1961
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Communist strategy in Laos [by] A. M. Halpern [and] H. B. Fredman.
An analysis of the military actions in Laos in the summer and fall of 1959 and of their political-military background. The events are treated as a special case of limited war. Contrary to normal expectations, the initiative was on the side of the Fre...
Jan 1, 1960
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The Lao Elite: A Study of Tradition and Innovation
An attempt to define the Lao elite and to show their relationship to other groups in the population. The study discusses the various pressures for change and points of friction.
Jan 1, 1960

RAND Topic:
Laos

Topic Synonyms:
Lao Peoples Democratic Republic

Research conducted by

Center for Asia Pacific Policy