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Vietnam

Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: A Contest for Political Legitimacy
“After promising the world to win the sympathies of the people, the victor must deliver.”
Laos Finally Called Out over Xayaburi Dam
Are regional tensions over the Xayaburi Dam coming to a head?

Bears Win Reprieve in Vietnam
A sanctuary devoted to bears rescued from bile farms has won a reprieve from the government.

Vietnam Jails More Bloggers
Many Vietnamese increasingly rely on bloggers for information. Recent events could be cause for concern.

2012: A Tough Year for Vietnam
The State Bank of Vietnam has cut interest rates for the 6th time this year. Will Vietnam’s economy pick up steam?
India's South China Sea Gambit
A senior naval officer this week said that India is prepared to deploy naval vessels to protect its oil interests in the disputed waters.

Vietnamese Officials to Face No Confidence Votes
The new law aims to introduce greater accountability in a system often seen as anachronistic in the 21st century.

A Battle Unending: The Vietnam War and Agent Orange
While the Vietnam War ended decades ago, its effects continue to linger on. Agent Orange haunts the lives of the people it has touched.

SE Asia Hits ‘Jackpot’ With Casinos
The gambling industry has been a boon for local coffers, but the social ills that accompany casinos linger on.
In Vietnam Even Bears Face Eviction
A showdown looms between activists and the government, which is planning to evict a wildlife sanctuary.

Vietnam’s Undersea Anti-Access Fleet
The logic of access denial could work for Hanoi—and against stability in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam's Search for Stability
The Communist Party’s lack of resolve shows its desire for stability at all costs. It may be their undoing.