U.S.-Vietnam relations

The coming upgrade of the bilateral relationship between Washington and Hanoi is a milestone for the region – and the world.

Progress on shared objectives like climate mitigation will be impossible without measures to address the human rights failures of both Vietnam and the U.S.

Hanoi's impending upgrade in relations with Washington is the right move. It needs to follow up by ensuring basic freedoms for its people.

Like his Democratic predecessors Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, Biden will preside over a significant upgrade in relations with Vietnam.

The visit is expected to see the two nations announced a major upgrade to their bilateral partnership.

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.

Recent history shows the dangers in seeking to escape the gravitational pull of its northern neighbor.

The announcement raises the likelihood that the two countries are getting ready to announce a major upgrade in their diplomatic relationship.

Comments by U.S. President Joe Biden last week seem to suggest so, but there is reason to remain skeptical pending further confirmations.

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

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.

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.