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The ‘lawless’ playgrounds of Laos

by Sebastian Strangio on Jul 30, 2016 • No Comments

A Chinese gambling enclave in a remote part of Laos has become a ‘semi-lawless’ zone where gambling, prostitution, and illicit trades flourish.

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China’s footprint kicks up concerns in tiny Laos

by Sebastian Strangio on Apr 24, 2016 • No Comments

The Kings Romans Casino stands out in this remote corner of northwestern Laos, its giant illuminated neon crown towering over a landscape of banana plantations and jungle-clad mountains.

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“A candid and sometimes harrowing inside-look at China’s rise in the region.” — Brian Eyler, Stimson Center

“Timely, deftly-researched, and provocative.” — Joshua Kurlantzick, Council on Foreign Relations

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"A must for anyone who wants to understand Hun Sen’s rise to power." — The World Today

"This book will set the standard for years to come.” — Elizabeth Becker

"Detailed and perceptive." — Milton Osborne

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