The Honorable Piper Campbell (Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and His Excellency Ha Kim Ngoc (Embassy of Vietnam) Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Meridian Diplomacy Forum: Countries of the Mekong culminated with a celebratory cultural reception, which included Thai fruit carvings. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

His Excellency Chum Sounry (Ambassador, Embassy of Cambodia). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Thai dancers perform the Joyful Angel Dance during the Meridian Diplomacy Forum Cultural Reception. Photo: Stephen Bobb

Brett Blackshaw (Director, Office of Multilateral Affairs, Bureau of East Asian & Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Erin Murphy (Founder and Principal, Inle Advisory Group) and Boosara Kanchanalai (Chargé d’Affaires, Royal Thai Embassy). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Attendees listen intently during the Meridian Diplomacy Forum. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Honorable Glynn Davies (U.S. Ambassador to Thailand) and Laurie Fulton (Member of the Board, Meridian International Center). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Lincoln Smith (Broadcast/Podcast team member, National Press Club) and fellow attendees at the Cultural Reception. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Attendees listen to remarks by The Honorable James Webb (United States Senator, 2007-2013). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran (Senior Editor, The Diplomat) and Erin Murphy (Founder and Principal, Inle Advisory Group). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Instrumentalist performs classical Thai music at the Meridian Diplomacy Forum Cultural Reception. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Boosara Kanchanalai (Chargé d’Affaires, Royal Thai Embassy) and Alex Feldman (President & CEO, US-ASEAN Business Council). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Cambodian dancer at the Meridian Diplomacy Forum Cultural Reception performs the Robaim Apsara. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Honorable Glynn Davies (U.S. Ambassador to Thailand) and Julia Brennan (Owner, Caring for Textiles). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Honorable Stuart W. Holliday (President & CEO, Meridian International Center). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Vietnamese monochord musician Y Duyen. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran (Senior Editor, The Diplomat), Erin Murphy (Founder and Principal, Inle Advisory Group), Boosara Kanchanalai (Chargé d’Affaires, Royal Thai Embassy), Verinda Fike (Regional Director for South & Southeast Asia, USTDA), and Scott Kicker (CEO, Gen X Energy) Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Sammy Samuels (Managing Director, Myanmar Shalom Travels). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Channapha Khamvongsa (Founder and Executive Director, Legacies of War) and Niphasone Souphom (President, Lao Heritage Foundation). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Dancers perform the Thingyan dance from Myanmar. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Cambodian dancer performs the Robaim Apsara. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Steve Morrissey (Vice President, Regulatory and Policy, United Airlines), The Honorable Ann Stock (Member of the Board, Meridian International Center), Scott Kicker (CEO, Gen X Energy), and Puru P. Trivedi (Managing Director of Corporate Relations, Meridian International Center). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Diane Farrell (Deputy Assistant Secretary for Asia, D.O.C.) and Ethan Ngo (S.V.P., Kalnin Ventures). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Honorable Glynn Davies (U.S. Ambassador to Thailand) and Dr. Shorna Allred (Associate Professor and Associate Director of Center for Conservation Social Sciences and S.E. Asia Program, Cornell University). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Honorable Piper Campbell (Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations), His Excellency Ha Kim Ngoc (Embassy of Vietnam), The Honorable Randall Schriver (Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs), and The Honorable Stuart W. Holliday (President & CEO, Meridian International Center). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Mark Clark (Acting Deputy Secretary of State in the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, D.O.S.). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Boosara Kanchanalai (Chargé d’Affaires, Royal Thai Embassy) and Verinda Fike (Regional Director for South & Southeast Asia, USTDA). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Boosara Kanchanalai (Chargé d’Affaires, Royal Thai Embassy), Verinda Fike (Regional Director for South & Southeast Asia, USTDA), and Scott Kicker (CEO, Gen X Energy). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Brian Eyler (Director, S.E. Asia Program at the Stimson Center) and Dr. Shorna Allred (Associate Professor and Associate Director at the Center for Conservation Social Sciences and Southeast Asia Program, Cornell University). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Channapha Khamvongsa (Founder and Executive Director, Legacies of War) and Niphasone Souphom (President, Lao Heritage Foundation). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Honorable James Webb (United States Senator, 2007-2013). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Jan Du Plain (President & CEO, Du Plain Global Enterprises) and His Excellency Aung Lynn (Ambassador, Embassy of Myanmar). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Attendees enjoy performances at the Cultural Reception. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Todd Krim (Founder & CEO, The Krim Group), Janet Blanchard (Member of the Board, Meridian International Center) and The Honorable James J. Blanchard (Partner and Chair of Government Affairs Practice Group, DLA Piper). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Honorable Piper Campbell (Charge´ d’Affaires, U.S. Mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations), His Excellency Ha Kim Ngoc (Embassy of Vietnam), The Honorable Randall Schriver (Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs), and The Honorable Stuart W. Holliday (President & CEO, Meridian International Center). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Dr. Shorna Allred (Associate Professor and Associate Director of Center for Conservation Social Sciences and S.E. Asia Program, Cornell University) and The Honorable Glynn Davies (U.S. Ambassador to Thailand). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

His Excellency Aung Lynn (Ambassador, Embassy of Myanmar). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Meridian Diplomacy Forum: Countries of the Mekong culminated with a celebratory cultural reception, which included Thai fruit carvings. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Honorable Piper Campbell (Charg e´ d’Affaires, U.S. Mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and Sasha Johnson (Managing Director of Government Relations, United Airlines). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Honorable Piper Campbell (Chargé d’affaires, U.S. Mission to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) and His Excellency Ha Kim Ngoc (Embassy of Vietnam). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Dr. Prashanth Parameswaran (Senior Editor, The Diplomat), Erin Murphy (Founder and Principal, Inle Advisory Group), Boosara Kanchanalai (Chargé d’Affaires, Royal Thai Embassy), Verinda Fike (Regional Director for South & Southeast Asia, USTDA), and Scott Kicker (CEO, Gen X Energy) Photo: Stephen Bobb.

The Honorable Glynn Davies (U.S. Ambassador to Thailand). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Musicians perform classical Thai music during the Meridian Diplomacy Forum Cultural Reception. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Elizabeth King (Director, Caring for Cambodia). Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Dancer performs the Apyodaw dance from Myanmar during the Meridian Diplomacy Forum Cultural Reception. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Cambodian dancers perform the Robaim Apsara during the Meridian Diplomacy Forum Cultural Reception. Photo: Stephen Bobb.

Verinda Fike (Regional Director for South & Southeast Asia, USTDA) and Scott Kicker (CEO, Gen X Energy). Photo: Stephen Bobb.