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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.
What’s Next for Vietnam-France Military Cooperation?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The second iteration of their defense dialogue this week put the focus on this area of ties.
Will China Scuttle ExxonMobil’s South China Sea Gas Project With Vietnam?
By Gary Sands
A planned investment in the Blue Whale field could make the U.S. energy giant the next target of Chinese threats.
China-Vietnam South China Sea Spat in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Reports indicate Beijing’s coercive efforts continue even as it plays up a cooling down period in the South China Sea.
US, Vietnam Kick Off First Naval Engagement Activity in Trump Era
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Washington and Hanoi begin the 8th iteration of their NEA in the latest sign of a deepening defense relationship.
Why Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Confidence-Building Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An interaction by Hanoi and Manila this week is an important reminder about the significance of intra-ASEAN collaboration even as disputes continue to summer.
What's Behind the Resumed Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Activity?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila and Hanoi resumed naval personnel interaction on a feature in the disputed waters.
Nixed China-Vietnam Meeting Highlights Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Incident is a warning that despite attempts to downplay the flashpoint, tensions could quickly escalate.
What Did the Vietnam Premier’s Japan Voyage Accomplish?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s trip this week.
US-Vietnam Ties Under Trump in the Spotlight with Premier’s Visit
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s trip to Washington is testament to Vietnam’s enduring importance as an emerging partner for the United States.
South China Sea: The Fishermen on the Front Lines
By Edyta Roszko
Vietnam’s and China’s fisheries are at the forefront of the South China Sea disputes.
Vietnam's Military Modernization
By Zachary Abuza and Nguyen Nhat Anh
After extraordinary growth in military hardware, Vietnam is consolidating its new gains.