Vietnam foreign policy

Laos is important to China, but it is indispensable to Vietnam and its long-term security.

Bilateral relations have advanced considerably over the past decade, but Canberra can do a lot more to engage economically with Hanoi.

With the election of a new Australian government, the chance to elevate ties between Hanoi and Canberra to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership is within reach.

Participation in the new U.S. initiative could advance Vietnam’s aspiration for economic gains and a firm status in the regional economic architecture, but its full-fledged engagement is unlikely.

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.