U.S. Institute of Peace

04/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2024 10:26

China’s Alternative Approach to Security Along the Mekong River

Speaking about "the rise" or the "emerging role" of the People's Republic of China (PRC) makes little sense these days. The country is no longer simply transforming in a major power, but rather has achieved a level of influence that many other major countries around the world perceive as a threat economically, politically and militarily.