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Vietnam foreign policy
Why the West Has Gone Soft on Human Rights in Vietnam
By David Hutt
Hanoi's strategic importance to the U.S. and its allies has allowed the Communist Party greater leeway in silencing its critics.
Will Vietnam Be America’s Next Strategic Partner?
By Alexander L. Vuving
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.
Vietnam Should be More Proactive in Global Governance
By Phuong Pham
After its COVID-19 successes, Vietnam is well positioned to play a more energetic role on the global stage.
The Evolution of Vietnamese Foreign Policy After the 13th Party Congress
By Le Dinh Tinh and Lai Anh Tu
Buoyed by its successful handling of COVID-19, Vietnam is readying itself to play an increasingly proactive and confident regional role.
Vietnam Is Losing Its Best Friends to China
By Derek Grossman
Over the past few years, China's economic gravity has begun to pull Cambodia and Laos out of Vietnam's orbit.
What Will Vietnam Look for From the Next U.S. Administration?
By Hanh Nguyen
Vietnam hopes for more nuanced, multidimensional U.S. engagement as it seeks to enhance its strategic autonomy.
How COVID-19 Complicates Vietnam’s South China Sea Efforts
By Du Nhat Dang
Vietnam's big year as the rotating chair of ASEAN has been disrupted, necessitating an alternative strategy.
Will Vietnam Be ASEAN Chair for Another Year?
By David Hutt
There are rumors that Vietnam wants an extra year as chair, to make up for the COVID-19 disruption. Would the rest of ASEAN agree to that?
Defense Minister Trip Puts Russia-Vietnam Security Ties into Focus
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted the defense aspect of the relationship between the two countries.
What Lies Ahead for Vietnam’s United Nations Security Council Stint?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
While this is a significant development for Hanoi’s foreign policy, it poses a mix of opportunities and challenges.
How Will Vietnam’s 2020 ASEAN Chairmanship Play Out?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Vietnam faces a full plate of opportunities and challenges during its chairmanship of the regional grouping.
Defense Policy Dialogue Highlights Vietnam-Australia Security Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The engagement highlighted the ongoing collaboration between them in the security realm.