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Hai Hong Nguyen

Hai Hong Nguyen

Dr Hai Hong Nguyen is a senior lecturer of politics, social change, and international relations at VinUniversity in Vietnam.

Dr Hai Hong Nguyen is currently a senior lecturer of politics, social change, and international relations in the College of Arts and Sciences at VinUniversity in Vietnam. He is a political scientist and an experienced lecturer/researcher in politics and international relations. Prior to joining VinUniversity, Dr. Nguyen held different positions in Vietnam and Australia as senior lecturer, international development manager/specialist, honorary research fellow, and adjunct/visiting senior lecturer at Hanoi University, Thai Nguyen University, James Cook University, the University of Queensland, and Queensland University of Technology. He has published widely on Vietnamese politics and foreign relations, international relations in Southeast Asia, Asia, and the Indo-Pacific.

Posts by Hai Hong Nguyen
November 14, 2024

Will Vietnam-US Relations Continue to Improve Under Trump 2.0?

By Hai Hong Nguyen
There is no reason to believe that the bilateral relationship will not continue along its current positive trajectory.

September 11, 2024

Why Biden Should Welcome Vietnam’s To Lam to the White House

By Hai Hong Nguyen
Lam's unique status and the fortuitous timing make his upcoming trip to the United States an important moment to solidify recent progress in bilateral relations.
August 20, 2024

The Significance of the Vietnamese Communist Party Chief’s Visit to China

By Hai Hong Nguyen
It is unsurprising that To Lam has chosen China as the destination of his first foreign visit as CPV general secretary.

July 10, 2024

What’s at Stake in the US Decision to Grant Vietnam ‘Market Economy’ Status?

By Hai Hong Nguyen
Trust – and the lack of it – has been a key factor in Vietnam-U.S. relations over the past half-century.

November 01, 2023

How to Make 2023 an Annus Mirabilis for Vietnam-Australia Relations

By Hai Hong Nguyen
All year there has been talk that the two nations will establish a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Could it happen before the end of 2023?

September 06, 2023

Why Biden’s Visit to Vietnam Is a Triumph for the US

By Hai Hong Nguyen
Like his Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Biden will preside over a significant upgrade in relations with Vietnam.
August 23, 2023

Why Australia and Vietnam Should Create a Visa Exemption Program

By Hai Hong Nguyen
The move would help advance several core areas of cooperation in the burgeoning bilateral relationship.

May 31, 2023

The Case for ‘Kangaroo Diplomacy’ in Australia’s Relations With Vietnam

By Hai Hong Nguyen
With the two nations expected to upgrade their relations to a "comprehensive strategic partnership" this year, Canberra has an obvious choice of "special envoy."

March 17, 2023

Vietnam’s New President: Key Takeaways for Domestic Politics and Foreign Relations

By Hai Hong Nguyen
The appointment of the youthful Vo Van Thuong could hint at a generational leadership transition in the years to come.

March 07, 2023

Vietnam-Australia Relations at 50

By Hai Hong Nguyen
The past half-century has witnessed a remarkable convergence of interests between the two nations, and there is a promise of closer cooperation to come.

February 13, 2023

Is the Communist Party of Vietnam Set to Establish a ‘Core Leadership’ Position?

By Hai Hong Nguyen
The consolidation of power under communist party chief Nguyen Phu Trong has some striking parallels to past patterns in Chinese politics.
January 11, 2023

Former Foreign Minister’s Dismissal Complicates Vietnam’s External Relations

By Hai Hong Nguyen
Pham Binh Minh's unusual mid-term departure leaves a vacuum in the country’s diplomatic leadership.

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