Scenarios about 'Vientiane'
Vientiane is the capital and largest city of Laos, located on the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Established as a significant settlement by the 16th century, it became the administrative capital during French colonial rule and has served as the nation's capital since Laos gained independence in 1953. In alternate history scenarios, Vientiane often features as a strategic location in Southeast Asian geopolitics, particularly in timelines involving different outcomes of the Vietnam War or alternate colonial arrangements in Indochina.
What If Vientiane Implemented Different Development Strategies?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Vientiane, the capital of Laos, pursued alternative urban development approaches that balanced modernization with heritage preservation and sustainable growth.