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Vietnam South China Sea
China’s Creeping South China Sea Challenge in the Spotlight With New Facility
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The muted Philippine response has exacerbated existing concerns about the regional response to Beijing's maritime claims.
Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Activity in Focus With Naval Exchange
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent interaction spotlighted an often-overlooked confidence-building mechanism between the two Southeast Asian states.
Another First for Vietnam-Brunei Naval Ties
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit of a Brunei Navy vessel to Danang marked yet another first for that aspect of the bilateral relationship.
What’s Behind the New Vietnam-France Defense Pact?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at the significance of the new joint vision statement inked by the two sides.
What’s Next for Vietnam-Philippines Defense Ties?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Hanoi and Manila continue to look for opportunities in the security realm in spite of the challenges for this aspect of their relationship.
What’s in Vietnam’s New Submarine Vessel?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Hanoi’s construction of a submarine rescue vessel deserves attention.
India-Vietnam Defense Ties in the Spotlight With Naval Exercise
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Recent engagements confirm the uptick in activity in the defense realm.
Indonesia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership: The Maritime Domain
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Both sides continue to look for ways to enhance opportunities and address challenges in the maritime realm of their bilateral ties.
Why Vietnam's New Coast Guard Law Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A law that would give Hanoi’s coast guard greater flexibility to operate needs to be understood within a broader context.
Japan-Vietnam Defense Relations in the Indo-Pacific Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A recent visit highlighted the security realm of the relationship that has broader regional strategic significance.
Russia-Vietnam Military Ties in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The visit of Vietnam’s defense minister has once again put the focus on one of Vietnam’s traditional relationships.
What Does Mattis’ ASEAN Trip Say About Trump’s Asia Policy?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Amid his stops in Indonesia and Vietnam, questions remain over the direction of the Trump administration's Asia policy.