Vietnam foreign policy

Vietnam has struck a careful balance in its reaction to the Ukraine conflict. But how long can it avoid taking sides?

European partnerships form an increasingly important part of Vietnam's omnidirectional foreign policy.

A conversation with veteran academic Carl Thayer.

Hanoi enjoys considerable leverage as a frontline state in Washington's strategic competition with Beijing.

The country has historically enjoyed good relations with both Moscow and Kyiv.

An opportunity to upgrade the Australia-Vietnam partnership is within reach, but both sides should take concrete steps to realize this goal.

A growing congruence of interests has prompted the two nations to expand their strategic partnership into the realm of defense and security cooperation.

Hanoi's strategic importance to the U.S. and its allies has allowed the Communist Party greater leeway in silencing its critics.

The momentum is now set for the two countries to announce their long overdue strategic partnership the next time their top leaders meet in person.

After its COVID-19 successes, Vietnam is well positioned to play a more energetic role on the global stage.

Buoyed by its successful handling of COVID-19, Vietnam is readying itself to play an increasingly proactive and confident regional role.

Over the past few years, China's economic gravity has begun to pull Cambodia and Laos out of Vietnam's orbit.