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Delve into Southeast Asian geopolitics with The Diplomat's Luke Hunt and guests who know the region and the issues.

Across the Mekong, organized crime shapes daily life—from illegal casinos in the Golden Triangle and synthetic drug production in Vietnam, to human trafficking, cyber scams, and the looting of forests and wildlife. Mekong Matters is a new podcast from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) featuring experts, investigators and local leaders who expose how criminal networks operate in their communities and across borders—and why their reach extends far beyond South East Asia. In this series, we will be speaking on a diverse set of topics – from illegal casinos...

Peter Huchthausen, a river patrol officer on Vietnam's Mekong River Delta in 1967, rescued a badly wounded Vietnamese child, Nguyen Thi Lung. He and his men arranged for the girl's treatment and education, only to lose track of her when her town was overrun by the North Vietnamese during the Tet Offensive.

“Before we got to Vietnam, the troops all thought you would be the first lieutenant killed, and in the end, you were the only one left. We were all wrong. You were the best.” —Sgt. Lonnie “Tallman” Caldwell December, 1966: Platoon leader Lt. Joseph Callaway had just turned twenty-three...

Le quart d'heure géopolitique d'Enfants du Mékong. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur http://www.enfantsdumekong.com Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Nestled in the heart of the Mekong Delta, Long Xuyen in Vietnam is a serene destination that captivates visitors with its tranquil charm and rich cultural heritage. This lesser-known gem offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and authentic Vietnamese experiences.