Vietnam ASEAN chair

Vietnam's big year as the rotating chair of ASEAN has been disrupted, necessitating an alternative strategy.

There are rumors that Vietnam wants an extra year as chair, to make up for the COVID-19 disruption. Would the rest of ASEAN agree to that?

An interview with Greg Poling, director of the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative at CSIS.

Vietnam faces a full plate of opportunities and challenges during its chairmanship of the regional grouping.

The interaction was yet another sign of ongoing attempts by both sides to further boost security collaboration.

The country’s upcoming UNSC stint will spotlight Hanoi’s approach to the world, and the opportunities and challenges therein.   

A look ahead to the expected second iteration of the multilateral naval exercise.