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Vietnam foreign policy

Nixed China-Vietnam Meeting Highlights Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Incident is a warning that despite attempts to downplay the flashpoint, tensions could quickly escalate.

US-Vietnam Defense Ties in the Spotlight with Warship in Cam Ranh
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A LCS visit is just the latest in a series of steps both sides have taken in enhancing their security relationship.

Vietnam’s Foreign Policy Balancing Act
By Nicholas Chapman
Vietnam's multidirectional foreign policy includes outreach to China, the United States, India, and Japan.

Can Vietnam Help Mediate With North Korea?
By Samuel Ramani
Vietnam's displeasure over North Korea's nuclear tests could lead to productive diplomacy.

Not So Lonely at the Top: Vietnam’s Next Step in Power Balancing
By Anton Tsvetov
With India, Hanoi has made another step in diversifying its foreign policy. But when do the returns start diminishing?

Will Vietnam File a South China Sea Case Against China?
By Shawn W. Crispin
Hanoi may yet take Beijing to court.

Stronger US-Vietnam Relations Are Not At China’s Expense
By Nguyen Vu Tung
The recent boost in bilateral ties following Obama’s visit must be put into proper perspective.

Who Is Vietnam’s New President?
By Rui Hao Puah
Tran Dai Quang has been sworn in, marking Vietnam's latest high-level political change.

Vietnam Should Not Abandon Non-Alignment in its Foreign Policy
By Ngo Di Lan
Calls for Hanoi to shift its approach are unrealistic and problematic.

Vietnam Should Abandon Non-Alignment Now
By Nhung Bui
The outcome of the recent Party Congress provides Hanoi with the opportunity to rethink its foreign policy.

Why Vietnam's Foreign Policy Won't Change After Its Party Congress
By Carl Thayer
Exploring myths and misconceptions regarding Vietnam's approach to China and the United States.

Vietnam Between China and the United States: The Next Balancing Test Beckons
By Ngo Di Lan
Upcoming visits next month by US and Chinese leaders will test Hanoi’s balancing skills.