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Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam are the five countries of mainland Southeast Asia that make up the Mekong region. These countries are bound together and geographically defined by the Mekong River. As the region develops, urbanization, infrastructure development, and climate change — among other changes — are all impacting the river, its resources, and the millions who depend on the Mekong. In light of these changes, this report explores the trade, investment, business, diplomacy, security, education, and people-to-people connections between the Mekong countries and the US.