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Indonesia, Vietnam Agree to Move Toward Diplomatic Upgrade

Indonesia, Vietnam Agree to Move Toward Diplomatic Upgrade

By Sebastian Strangio
Indonesia would become the eighth nation, and the first in ASEAN, to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership with Hanoi.

To Lam Signals No Honeymoon for Vietnamese Journalists and Dissidents

To Lam Signals No Honeymoon for Vietnamese Journalists and Dissidents

By Luke Hunt
Nguyen Vu Binh was jailed for seven years over a YouTube post, a simple signal that more of the same is to come under Lam’s tenure.
Why Biden Should Welcome Vietnam’s To Lam to the White House

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.

After China, Vietnam’s New Leader To Lam Is Off To America

After China, Vietnam’s New Leader To Lam Is Off To America

By David Hutt
To Lam is expected to travel next month to New York for the U.N. General Assembly, a trip that could also include meetings with President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris.

The Eighteenth Brumaire of To Lam

The Eighteenth Brumaire of To Lam

By David Hutt
The newly appointed Communist Party chief has the potential to become a dictator.

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With China Visit, Vietnam’s To Lam Reinforces Bilateral Political Trust

With China Visit, Vietnam’s To Lam Reinforces Bilateral Political Trust

By Khang Vu
The new party chief's first overseas visit reflects the divergent positions that China and the United States occupy in Vietnam's foreign policy.

Alexander Vuving on the Political Legacies of Nguyen Phu Trong

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

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.

Vietnamese Court Sentences Prominent Political Activist to Five Years Prison

Vietnamese Court Sentences Prominent Political Activist to Five Years Prison

By Sebastian Strangio
Nguyen Chi Tuyen, aka Anh Chi, has become the latest dissenter to be persecuted for criticizing the Communist Party online.

New Vietnam Communist Party Chief to Visit China Next Week, Report Says

New Vietnam Communist Party Chief to Visit China Next Week, Report Says

By Sebastian Strangio
Like his late predecessor, To Lam will begin his tenure as general secretary of the CPV by traveling north to Beijing.

Vietnam’s President Confirmed as New Communist Party Chief

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.
Fear Not? The Economic Impact of Vietnam’s Political Churn

Fear Not? The Economic Impact of Vietnam’s Political Churn

By Zachary Abuza and Nguyen Phuong Linh
Political stability is supposed to be one of Vietnam’s selling points, but its politics remain opaque and everything tends to come as a surprise.

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