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Vietnam in the South China Sea

March 23, 2018
Why March 2018 Was an Active Month in Vietnam’s Balancing Against China in the South China Sea
By Derek Grossman
Hanoi was busy in March with proponents of a “peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific region.”

March 01, 2017
‘Black Holes’ in the South China Sea: Vietnam Commissions 2 New Attack Submarines
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Vietnamese Navy commissioned the last two of six Russian-made diesel electric attack submarines this week.

June 29, 2016
Vietnam’s ‘Soft Diplomacy’ in the South China Sea
By James Borton
Ly Son Island is a living museum documenting Vietnam's claims to the Paracels and Spratlys.

May 07, 2016
Vietnam Positioning to Impress Ahead of Obama's Visit
By Luke Hunt
Bilateral ties could get a boost during the U.S. president's upcoming trip there.

May 02, 2016
Vietnam, Laos Tackle South China Sea, Mekong in Bilateral Meeting
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides address regional issues during the Lao president’s first overseas trip.

February 17, 2016
Obama Will Visit Vietnam in May 2016 to Boost Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
White House confirms president’s trip to the Southeast Asian state this year.

February 10, 2016
Vietnam Gets Fifth Submarine from Russia
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Another one of Hanoi’s six Kilo-class subs arrives.

November 06, 2015
China's Xi Misses the Mark on Vietnam Visit
By Shawn W. Crispin
The limits of the president's well-timed trip to restore Beijing's position.

September 16, 2015
The Real Significance of the Japan-Vietnam Strategic Partnership
By Nguyen Thanh Trung and Truong-Minh Vu
The relationship between Hanoi and Tokyo needs to be put in broader context.

September 16, 2015
Japan Pledges New Vessels, Loans to Vietnam in Boost to Strategic Partnership
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Tokyo and Hanoi strengthen their security and economic ties.

September 04, 2015
Vietnam Joins International Maritime Grouping
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Hanoi is officially admitted as a member of the International Hydrographic Organization.

August 15, 2015
Japan Gifts Vietnam Patrol Vessel Amid South China Sea Tensions
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Hayato is a boost for Vietnam's maritime security.
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