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Nguyen Phu Trong
The Truth About ‘Democracy’ in Vietnam Today
By Shawn W. Crispin
Contrary to some accounts, democracy exists in name only in the country ahead of upcoming legislative polls.
Vietnam’s Economic Reforms to Continue Under New Leadership
By Adam Schwarz
Re-elected General Secretary Trong has no intention of slowing down economic reforms.
Vietnam Should Abandon Non-Alignment Now
By Nhung Bui
The outcome of the recent Party Congress provides Hanoi with the opportunity to rethink its foreign policy.
Vietnam’s Party Chief Nguyen Phu Trong Keeps His Post
By Shannon Tiezzi
After rumors of an intense leadership struggle, Vietnam's top leader will retain his post.
Who Will Lead Vietnam?
By Alexander L. Vuving
The country faces a particularly difficult choice.
Vietnam’s Leadership Succession Struggle
By Jonathan D. London
A pressure-packed political succession has entered its final stages.
For the US and Vietnam, a Moral and Strategic Imperative
By Zach Przystup
With some "diplomatic insight and political vision" the US could write a new future with Vietnam.
China, Vietnam Seek to Move Past South China Sea Disputes
By Shannon Tiezzi
With Chinese President Xi Jinping in Hanoi, Beijing wants to prove the China-Vietnam relationship is back on track.
The Japan-Vietnam Maritime Security Relationship
By Koh Swee Lean Collin
Can growing ties help Vietnam deal with its South China Sea disputes?
The Real Significance of the Japan-Vietnam Strategic Partnership
By Nguyen Thanh Trung and Truong-Minh Vu
The relationship between Hanoi and Tokyo needs to be put in broader context.
Does Russia Fit Into the US-Vietnam Equation?
By Anton Tsvetov
Russia’s traditional ties to Vietnam may be of use to the White House.
Vietnam After 2016: Who Will Lead?
By Chánh Công Phan
Who is most likely to emerge from the next party congress as general secretary?