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Land Before Water: Why Vietnam’s Grand Strategy is Fundamentally Continental
February 22, 2023

Land Before Water: Why Vietnam’s Grand Strategy is Fundamentally Continental

By Khang Vu
Despite limited past operations in littoral waters, the country's strategic attention has been overwhelmingly directed at land-based threats.

How Vietnam Can Balance Against China, on Land and at Sea
December 16, 2022

How Vietnam Can Balance Against China, on Land and at Sea

By Khang Vu
Vietnam’s proximity to China and lack of strategic depth limit its options in forming security partnerships with other great powers.
Why the Current Stall in US-Vietnam Relations is Necessary for Vietnam’s Security
November 17, 2022

Why the Current Stall in US-Vietnam Relations is Necessary for Vietnam’s Security

By Khang Vu
As has been the case for much of history, stable, manageable relations with China form the foundation of the country's foreign policy.

No, Russia’s Invasion Ukraine is Not the Same as Vietnam’s War in Cambodia
November 15, 2022

No, Russia’s Invasion Ukraine is Not the Same as Vietnam’s War in Cambodia

By Nguyen Quoc Tan Trung
Despite some superficial similarities, the moral and humanitarian calculus of the two invasions are vastly different.

Does Ideology Matter in Vietnam’s Foreign Policy?
November 10, 2022

Does Ideology Matter in Vietnam’s Foreign Policy?

By Nguyen Cao Viet Hung
In matters of national security and national interests, Vietnamese leaders are pragmatists.

Xi Jinping Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief
November 01, 2022

Xi Jinping Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Vietnam’s Communist Party Chief

By Sebastian Strangio
The elaborate ceremonials of Nguyen Phu Trong's state visit are a reminder of the alternating attraction and resistance that underpin Sino-Vietnamese relations.

Can Vietnam Weather the Coming Era of Great Power Competition?
October 18, 2022

Can Vietnam Weather the Coming Era of Great Power Competition?

By John Nielsen
The country's hedging strategy has proved quite successful in recent decades but is under pressure from the growing strategic tensions in the region.
Why Vietnam Should Not Go Nuclear
September 09, 2022

Why Vietnam Should Not Go Nuclear

By Khang Vu
Pursuing a nuclear deterrent against Chinese aggression would undermine the country's international reputation and destabilize relations with Beijing.

To Guarantee Its Survival, Vietnam Needs to Look West
August 24, 2022

To Guarantee Its Survival, Vietnam Needs to Look West

By Khang Vu
The South China Sea matters to Vietnam’s economic development, but its land borders are the key to its long-term security.

Vietnam, ASEAN, and the US-China Rivalry in the Indo-Pacific
March 13, 2021

Vietnam, ASEAN, and the US-China Rivalry in the Indo-Pacific

By Jongsoo Lee
An interview with Le Hong Hiep.

Making Sense of Vietnam’s Suspected COVID–19 Cyber Espionage on China
May 08, 2020

Making Sense of Vietnam’s Suspected COVID–19 Cyber Espionage on China

By Ankit Panda
How did Vietnamese state-backed hackers seek COVID–19 intelligence from Chinese authorities?
Reviewing Vietnam’s ‘Struggle’ Options in the South China Sea
May 05, 2020

Reviewing Vietnam’s ‘Struggle’ Options in the South China Sea

By Derek Grossman
What are Hanoi’s options to push back on Beijing?

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