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Agent Orange in Vietnam: Legality and US Insensitivity
April 14, 2022

Agent Orange in Vietnam: Legality and US Insensitivity

By Phan Xuan Dung
The U.S. government's claims that it has never deployed chemical weapons has rankled Vietnamese netizens.

Why Vietnam Holds the Trump Card in the US-Vietnam Partnership
April 05, 2022

Why Vietnam Holds the Trump Card in the US-Vietnam Partnership

By Khang Vu
Hanoi enjoys considerable leverage as a frontline state in Washington's strategic competition with Beijing.
Why the West Has Gone Soft on Human Rights in Vietnam
December 15, 2021

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.

US-Vietnam Relations: From Reconciliation to a Relationship of Substance
September 20, 2021

US-Vietnam Relations: From Reconciliation to a Relationship of Substance

By Le Hong Hiep
Reconciliation has happened through different measures and in different forms, ranging from efforts to heal wartime wounds to moves aimed at building mutual trust and respect.

Washington’s Challenge in Southeast Asia: The View From Vietnam
September 08, 2021

Washington’s Challenge in Southeast Asia: The View From Vietnam

By Ngo Minh Tri
The challenge for Washington is that countries like Vietnam are reluctant to sacrifice their relations with either China or the United States.

US-Vietnam Relations in 2021: ‘Comprehensive,’ But Short of ‘Strategic’
August 20, 2021

US-Vietnam Relations in 2021: ‘Comprehensive,’ But Short of ‘Strategic’

By Hong Kong Nguyen and Pham Muoi Nguyen
Every step Vietnam takes toward the United States is accompanied by anxious glances in the direction of Beijing.

Vietnam, US Reach Accord on Alleged Currency Manipulation
July 20, 2021

Vietnam, US Reach Accord on Alleged Currency Manipulation

By Sebastian Strangio
Vietnam came under mounting U.S. pressure under the Trump administration over the alleged devaluation of its currency.
Shades of South Vietnam in US Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
May 10, 2021

Shades of South Vietnam in US Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan

By Luke Hunt
The impending U.S. withdrawal could leave Afghanistan vulnerable to a fresh takeover by the Taliban.

US Won’t Penalize Vietnam, Despite ‘Unreasonable’ Currency Practices
January 19, 2021

US Won’t Penalize Vietnam, Despite ‘Unreasonable’ Currency Practices

By Sebastian Strangio
In a short statement, the U.S. Trade Representative bats the trade dispute into the Biden administration’s court.

What Does Vietnam Want from the US in the South China Sea?
January 04, 2021

What Does Vietnam Want from the US in the South China Sea?

By Derek Grossman
Despite seeking a balance between the superpowers, Vietnam desires more robust security ties with Washington.

Vietnam’s Balancing Act Between Biden and Trump
December 10, 2020

Vietnam’s Balancing Act Between Biden and Trump

By Du Nhat Dang
Hanoi has had to tread carefully during a fraught period of transition in Washington.
Alleging Currency Manipulation, US Slaps Duties on Vietnamese Vehicle Tires
November 06, 2020

Alleging Currency Manipulation, US Slaps Duties on Vietnamese Vehicle Tires

By Sebastian Strangio
While relatively minor, the duty runs counter to the administration's assiduous attempts to build a regional coalition to stand up to China.

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