Vietnam foreign policy

Thai commentators fear that fast-growing Vietnam could steal their nation's economic crown, but in most respects bilateral relations are in a better state than ever before.

The late party chief adroitly balanced Vietnam's relationships with the major powers, while expanding its role on the international stage.

Trong had dominated Vietnamese politics since 2011. Now attention turns to his successor, former security minister To Lam.

Daniel Kritenbrink, the State Department's second-in-command of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, has arrived in Hanoi for a two-day visit.

The Russian leader is just the latest major power leader to come to Hanoi bearing gifts and promises.

The Russian leader will visit the country on June 19-20, just days after the conclusion of an international peace conference on Ukraine.

The Russian leader is scheduled to make a short trip to the country on June 19-20, alongside a visit to North Korea.

The Russian leader could include a stop in Hanoi on his upcoming state visit to China.

Over the past two years, Hanoi has hosted the leaders of five of its seven "comprehensive strategic partners." Russia's leader could be next.

Far from "refusing to choose" in its foreign relations, the country has been canny at deciding when – and where – to partner with more powerful countries.

Despite mutual concerns about China, Hanoi’s wariness of its larger neighbor may limit what it’s willing to do with Washington.

The Diplomat interviews Khang Vu, a doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science at Boston College, about Vietnam’s diplomatic strategy amid great power competition.