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Obama’s Visit to Vietnam: A Turning Point?

By Carl Thayer

May 31, 2016

The visit did result in the lifting of the arms embargo, but the context is far wider.

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May 27, 2016

With Arms Embargo Lifted, What's On Vietnam's Shopping List?

With the arms embargo finally lifted, what might Vietnam look to purchase?

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With Arms Embargo Lifted, What's On Vietnam's Shopping List?

May 27, 2016

Will Vietnam Buy F-16 Fighter Jets and US Sub Hunting Planes?

With the lifting of the arms embargo, Vietnam is purportedly mulling the purchase of U.S. military aircraft.

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Will Vietnam Buy F-16 Fighter Jets and US Sub Hunting Planes?

May 26, 2016

Obama in Vietnam, Modi in Iran: Geopolitical Consequences

The Diplomat‘s Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss two recent bilateral summits of note in the Asia-Pacific.

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Obama in Vietnam, Modi in Iran: Geopolitical Consequences

April 27, 2016

Exclusive: US May Lift Vietnam Arms Embargo For Obama Visit

Sources say the historic move is under discussion between the two sides.

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Exclusive: US May Lift Vietnam Arms Embargo For Obama Visit

July 13, 2015

8 Developments in US-Vietnam Relations Show Emerging Partnership

US-Vietnam relations are neither an alliance nor a strategic partnership yet.

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8 Developments in US-Vietnam Relations Show Emerging Partnership

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