A Decade of Reflection US Lao Relations and the Legacies of War After 2016

2016 was a landmark year for the relationship between the United States of America and Lao P.D.R., with the creation of the U.S. - Laos Comprehensive Partnership and an historic visit by the sitting U.S. President Barack Obama to Lao PDR. That visit included public recognition of the secret war in Laos and a significant increase in funding and support to addressing the legacies of war, particularly unexploded ordnance. Join us for an in-depth discussion a decade on about the current state of the bilateral relationship and ongoing work to address the legacies of war. \n \n This event is hosted by the War Legacies Working Group, a collection of organizations which forms partnerships throughout the United States and Southeast Asia to address issues related to unexploded ordnance, Agent Orange, mine clearance, and other legacies of war.