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U.S.-Vietnam relations
Vietnam’s Time to Choose
By Duy Hoang
Hanoi's impending upgrade in relations with Washington is the right move. It needs to follow up by ensuring basic freedoms for its people.
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.
US President Joe Biden to Visit Vietnam on September 10
By Sebastian Strangio
The visit is expected to see the two nations announced a major upgrade to their bilateral partnership.
Vietnam and US to Upgrade Diplomatic Relationship Next Month, Report Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The move is a win for U.S. diplomacy, but is consistent with Hanoi's goal of building relationships with all of the contending major powers.
Can an Upgraded US Partnership Help Vietnam Escape China’s Orbit?
By Khang Vu
Recent history shows the dangers in seeking to escape the gravitational pull of its northern neighbor.
US President Biden Says He Will Visit Vietnam ‘Shortly’
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement raises the likelihood that the two countries are getting ready to announce a major upgrade in their diplomatic relationship.
Has Vietnam Changed Its Tune on a Diplomatic Upgrade With the US?
By Sebastian Strangio
Comments by U.S. President Joe Biden last week seem to suggest so, but there is reason to remain skeptical pending further confirmations.
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.
George Black on the Toxic Afterlife of the US War in Vietnam
By Sebastian Strangio
The veteran writer talks about the "small group of thoughtful, committed citizens” that helped publicize the horrific legacies of the war – and foster reconciliation between two former enemies.
US Aircraft Carrier Arrives in Vietnam For Six-Day Friendship Visit
By Sebastian Strangio
The visit of the USS Ronald Reagan came as Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh embarked on his first visit to Beijing since his appointment in 2021.
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.
Anti-American Propaganda in Vietnam
By Christelle Nguyen
Despite growing cooperation with Washington, an anti-U.S. streak runs deep among communist leaders and the general public alike.