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Laos, which had an illustrious past, is a tiny landlocked State, sharing common borders with China, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia and Vietnam. It was considered important strategically during cold war years in pursuit of containment drive. The United States tried to prevent the spread of Communism in Laos too, which proved counterproductive. Laotians objected to the military intervention of the United States and fought bravely under the leadership of Pathet Lao. ...
The Indian cultural influence in Southeast Asia has been a fascinating subject among historians. Beginning from pre-historic time, Indian culture flowed to Southeast Asia in gush and sometimes in tickles until the western hegemony was established in both the regions. The author in the book has exploded the myth that it was an Indian initiative and Southeast Asia was at the receiving end. The autochthonous society of Southeast Asia was of such a standard that it ...