Revolution in Laos: The North Vietnamese and the Pathet Lao

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Abstract:

An analysis is made of the role of Vietnamese Communists in the Lao Communist Pathet Lao insurgency. The Pathet Lao PL revolutionary movement owes its existence and much of its success to the guidance and support of the Viet Minh movement. How the Vietnamese will use the political capital they have amassed in Laos will depend on the outcome of the Vietnam war. In any case they will regard North VietnamLaos border regions as essential to their security.

Author(s):
Langer, P. F. ; Zasloff, J. J.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum
Supplementary Note:
Sponsored in part by DARPA.
Pagination:
0255

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RM-5935-ARPA
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAHC15-67-C-0112, ARPA ORDER-189-1
Monitor Series:
ARPA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*INSURGENCY, *LAOS, COMMUNISTS, COUNTERINSURGENCY, LEADERSHIP, POLITICAL SCIENCE, PREDICTIONS, VIETNAM
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
NORTH VIETNAMESE, NORTH VIETNAM, PATHET LAO
Report Date:
1969 Sep 01