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Vietnamese Communist Party
Vietnam Confirms Appointment of Security Official as Next Prime Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
The selection of a career security official suggests a continuation of the Party's hard line on corruption and dissent.
The Evolution of Vietnamese Foreign Policy After the 13th Party Congress
By Le Dinh Tinh and Lai Anh Tu
Buoyed by its successful handling of COVID-19, Vietnam is readying itself to play an increasingly proactive and confident regional role.
The Fallout From Vietnam’s Communist Party Congress
By Zachary Abuza
The outcome reflects a considerable degree of caution, and a desire to balance the party's internal factions.
Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief Reelected to Third Term
By Sebastian Strangio
The reappointment of Nguyen Phu Trong elevates the austere communist chief into the Party's upper ranks.
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.
Leaked Vietnamese Personnel Appointments Show Diversions From Norm
By Sebastian Strangio
Reported appointments suggest that informal but long-held norms have been sacrificed in order to preserve party unity.
Vietnam’s 13th Congress: Institutional Resilience or Institutional Decay?
By Nguyen Khac Giang
This month's Communist Party conclave is set to determine more than just who occupies the top positions.
Vietnam Party Conclave Readies Key Personnel Appointments
By Sebastian Strangio
This week's plenum will ponder the key personnel appointments that will be announced at next month's National Congress.
Vietnam’s Balancing Act Between Biden and Trump
By Du Nhat Dang
Hanoi has had to tread carefully during a fraught period of transition in Washington.
Will Vietnam Follow China’s Model for Digital Dictatorship?
By Trien Vinh Le
The US-China trade war may make Hanoi rethink its interest in promoting technology for both economic growth and political control.
Repression Rising in Vietnam
By David Hutt
The ruling party continues to adopt a tougher approach to dissent internally even in cases involving its important external partners.
Vietnam’s Seventh Plenum: What to Watch
By David Hutt
Some key items to look for at a significant upcoming political event.
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