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Nguyen Phu Trong
Vietnam’s Bureaucratic ‘Revolution’ Falls Short of True Reform
By Hai Hong Nguyen
Communist Party chief To Lam's project of institutional renovations stops short of the highest echelons of power.
Historical Interpretations and Vietnam’s Diplomatic Balancing
By Khang Vu
Hanoi's interpretation of its painful history with the U.S. and China reflects its desire to maintain peaceful relations with the two powers.
The Eighteenth Brumaire of To Lam
By David Hutt
The newly appointed Communist Party chief has the potential to become a dictator.
Alexander Vuving on the Political Legacies of Nguyen Phu Trong
By Sebastian Strangio
The late party chief "left behind a party-state that governs mostly by control and coercion rather than consensus and legitimacy."
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.
Why Should I Mourn the Death of Nguyen Phu Trong?
By David Hutt
Absent in many eulogies for the late Communist Party chief was any recognition of the scores of government critics whose lives were ruined during his time in power.
Why Vietnam Mourns: Understanding the National Grief for Nguyen Phu Trong
By Mai Truong
The late party chief was widely respected for his perceived incorruptibility and contribution to Vietnam’s political stability.
Vietnam’s President Confirmed as New Communist Party Chief
By Sebastian Strangio
While his accession marks the beginning of a new era in Vietnamese politics, To Lam is unlikely to enact major changes to the country's domestic or foreign policy.
Vietnam Communist Party Chief’s Funeral Draws Thousands of Mourners, Including World Leaders
By Aniruddha Ghosal
Among those in attendance were the fourth-ranked leader in the Chinese Communist Party, a former Japanese prime minister, and top Cabinet officials from the U.S. and India.
The Vietnamese Communist Strongman’s Contested Legacy
By Huynh Tam Sang
Nguyen Phu Trong devoted his political career to purifying the system, but his anti-corruption crackdown exposed the communist regime’s political decay.
Remembering Nguyen Phu Trong’s Foreign Policy Legacies
By Khang Vu
The late party chief adroitly balanced Vietnam's relationships with the major powers, while expanding its role on the international stage.
Vietnam’s President To Lam Assumes Leadership Duties as Communist Party Chief Trong Faces Health Crisis
By Shannon Tiezzi and Aniruddha Ghosal
The sudden announcement confirmed longstanding rumors of Trong's ill health, and locks in Lam as his successor.
Putin Signs Deals With Vietnam to Offset Moscow’s Growing Isolation
By Aniruddha Ghosal
The Russian leader's two-day visit to Hanoi follows trips by U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Vietnam Appoints President’s Ally as New Security Minister
By Sebastian Strangio
Lt. Gen. Luong Tam Quang's appointment strengthens the chances of his former boss becoming the next Communist Party chief.
In the Hot Seat: To Lam’s Rise to the Vietnamese Presidency
By Ian Hollinger
The powerful former public security minister has been boosted into the ranks of the country's top leaders. Will the promotion come back to haunt him?
Vietnam’s Top Security Official To Lam Confirmed as President
By David Rising
Lam was confirmed by Vietnam’s National Assembly after his predecessor resigned amid an ongoing anti-corruption campaign that has shaken the political establishment.
Vietnam’s National Assembly Approves New Chair, President Expected Soon
By Sebastian Strangio
The Vietnamese legislature is also expected to approve the elevation of To Lam, the powerful public security minister, to the presidency.
What’s Behind Vietnam’s Political Upheaval?
Nguyen Khac Giang discusses the major blood-letting at the upper echelons of the Vietnamese government and ruling Communist Party.
Russia’s Putin Could Visit Vietnam This Month, Reports Claim
By Sebastian Strangio
The Russian leader could include a stop in Hanoi on his upcoming state visit to China.
Vietnam Arrests Another Senior Figure in Anti-Corruption Drive
By Sebastian Strangio
The anti-graft campaign continues to intensify as the Communist Party begins preparations for its next Congress in early 2026.
Vietnam’s Parliament Accepts Chair’s Resignation, Announces Interim Replacement
By Sebastian Strangio
Recent resignations have left two of Vietnam's top leadership positions, and five of the 18 seats on the Communist Party's Politburo, vacant.
Vietnamese Authorities Arrest Assistant to National Assembly Chairman
By Sebastian Strangio
Coming amid rumors of further political shake-ups, the arrest casts a shadow over the political future of Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue.
Putin Visit on the Agenda After Invitation From Vietnam Party Chief
By Sebastian Strangio
Over the past two years, Hanoi has hosted the leaders of five of its seven "comprehensive strategic partners." Russia's leader could be next.
Vietnam’s Parliament Accepts President’s Resignation, Successor Remains Unclear
By Sebastian Strangio
Vo Van Thuong resignation comes barely a year after his appointment to the largely ceremonial post.
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