CSIS celebrates 10 years of the U.S.-Laos Comprehensive Partnership

Source:  Center for Strategic and International Studies via Youtube, June 18, 2026

The internationally renowned, US-based, think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) under it's Southeast Asia program hosted an event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the U.S.-Laos Comprehensive Partnership in July 18.

In a keynote address and panel discussion, the panelists share their work, insight, and stories ranging from diplomatic and economic ties, war legacies, rare earth mining, food security, and the Mekong River - among other topics.

Panel included:

• Andreyka Natalegawa - Host/Facilitator - Associate Fellow, Southeast Asia Program, CSIS
• Rena Bitter - Former US Ambassador to Lao PDR (2016-2020)
• Murray Hiebert - Senior Non-resident Associate, Southeast Asia Program, CSIS
• Danae Hendrickson - Chief of Mission Advancement, Legacies of War
• Courtney Weatherby - Fellow and Deputy Director, Southeast Asia and Energy, Water, & Sustainability Programs, Stimson Center

You're guaranteed to learn something new.  Have a watch.