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Vietnam’s National Assembly Vote: A Futile Gesture

Vietnam’s National Assembly Vote: A Futile Gesture

By Mu Sochua
The May 23 election is designed to affix a rubber stamp to the Vietnamese Communist Party's monopoly on political power.

Vietnam’s Great Debate Over Democracy

Vietnam’s Great Debate Over Democracy

By Trien Vinh Le
Dynamic political reform can resolve an internal ideological conflict – and help differentiate Vietnam from China.
Vietnam Leadership Transition Will Not Loosen the Party’s Grip

Vietnam Leadership Transition Will Not Loosen the Party’s Grip

By Huong Nguyen
The past five years have seen a sharp increase in both the number of arrests of dissidents, and the severity of the sentences imposed on them.

Vietnam’s Prisoners of Conscience: ‘Like Fish Under the Blade’

Vietnam’s Prisoners of Conscience: ‘Like Fish Under the Blade’

By Judith Bergman
Leading partners including the United States and European Union can and should do more to discourage Vietnam's fierce crackdown on dissent.

Could Vietnam Really Shut Down Facebook?

Could Vietnam Really Shut Down Facebook?

By Sebastian Strangio
Reports of recent threats notwithstanding, such a move would invite massive blowback from the public.

‘Scorched Earth’: Vietnam Arrests Leading Dissident Activist and Blogger

‘Scorched Earth’: Vietnam Arrests Leading Dissident Activist and Blogger

By Sebastian Strangio
The late night arrest of the activist and writer Pham Doan Trang followed an annual human rights dialogue with U.S. officials.

Dong Tam Land Dispute Exposes Vietnam’s Rights and Democracy Challenges

Dong Tam Land Dispute Exposes Vietnam’s Rights and Democracy Challenges

By Toan Le
Though the dispute is complex, it reveals the limits of land rights and grassroots democracy in the country.
Prominent Vietnam Dissident Buddhist Monk Dies

Prominent Vietnam Dissident Buddhist Monk Dies

By Associated Press
Thich Quang Do, the public face of religious dissent in the country, died over the weekend.

Vietnam: Dawn of the SEZs

Vietnam: Dawn of the SEZs

By Nguyen Minh Quang
A look back at the past failures, and challenging present, of Vietnam’s huge economic gamble.

Will the Environment Be the Vietnam Government’s Downfall?

Will the Environment Be the Vietnam Government’s Downfall?

By David Hutt
Environmental protests are proving a tough challenge for the communist regime.

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