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Mekong River Development Schemes for Laos and Thailand A Hope for the Future
Inernational Asian Forum
(1972)
Abstract
Cambodia, Laos, South Vietnam, Thailand — even to the specialist concerned with Asian affairs these countries conjure up images primarily of war and destruction. With the present accelerating withdraw! of American forces in Vietnam, and despite the continual stalling of the talks in Paris, the war at least seems not to be increasingin overall intensity; and perhaps it is "winding down", even though meaningful peace negotiations may not yet be in sight. While no one can possibly foresee the details of a potential peace settlement it is legitimate to begin to think not only about conceivable post-war political developments in the area but also to give attention to possibilities of socio-economic development.
Keywords
- Laos,
- Thailand,
- Mekong River,
- Dams,
- electric power,
- Hydro power
Disciplines
Publication Date
Winter January, 1972
Citation Information
Joel Halpern. "Mekong River Development Schemes for Laos and Thailand A Hope for the Future" Inernational Asian Forum (1972) p. 20 - 35 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/joel_halpern/129/
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