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U.S.-Vietnam defense relations

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

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.

US Warship Makes Rare Call at Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay Port

US Warship Makes Rare Call at Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay Port

By Sebastian Strangio
The USS Blue Ridge has returned to central Vietnam, a half-century after taking part in the final phase of the U.S. war in Vietnam.
Why Vietnam’s Naval Bases Do Not Change the Dynamic of Vietnam-China Relations

Why Vietnam’s Naval Bases Do Not Change the Dynamic of Vietnam-China Relations

By Khang Vu
While allowing foreign navies to call at its ports supports Vietnam's omnidirectional foreign policy, its relationship with China remains the most important variable.

US Aircraft Carrier to Visit Vietnam Amid South China Sea Tensions

US Aircraft Carrier to Visit Vietnam Amid South China Sea Tensions

By Sebastian Strangio
The six-day friendship visit by the USS Ronald Reagan comes a year after Vietnam canceled a similar planned exchange.

What Does Vietnam Think About America’s Indo-Pacific Strategy?

What Does Vietnam Think About America’s Indo-Pacific Strategy?

By Derek Grossman
The South China Sea is where the rubber meets the road for U.S.-Vietnam security ties, and in this regard, Hanoi has gone as far as it is comfortable.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Beyond Port Visits, US-Vietnam Relations Can Go Further

Beyond Port Visits, US-Vietnam Relations Can Go Further

By Matthew Dalton
There is ample room to expand the burgeoning U.S.-Vietnam relationship.

Even Coronavirus Couldn’t Stop the 2nd US Carrier Visit to Vietnam

Even Coronavirus Couldn’t Stop the 2nd US Carrier Visit to Vietnam

By Christopher Sharman
Mutual willingness to proceed with the visit indicates that the trust between Washington and Hanoi has reached a new level.
The Trouble With Vietnam’s Defense Strategy

The Trouble With Vietnam’s Defense Strategy

By Thoi Nguyen
Vietnam needs more radical thinking on defense in order to adapt and keep pace with changes in the region.

Vietnam’s Defense Policy of ‘No’ Quietly Saves Room for ‘Yes’  

Vietnam’s Defense Policy of ‘No’ Quietly Saves Room for ‘Yes’  

By Derek Grossman
Vietnam is famous for the “Three Nos,” but Hanoi has been flexible in interpreting those in practice.

US Striking Just the Right Balance With Vietnam in South China Sea

US Striking Just the Right Balance With Vietnam in South China Sea

By Derek Grossman
The Trump administration is continuing positive momentum in U.S.-Vietnam relations.

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