US-China tensions and policy implications for Vietnam

The US-China dialogue ends in tense The first US-China dialogue since Biden took office ended in tension, mutual accusations by both sides and no joint statement has been made. Many people made different comments about China’s „diplomacy of warriors“ with…
Vietnamese diplomacy: How to lead?

The Government of Vietnam says it has been and is ready to play a leading role, a pioneering role, and contribute to the work of the region and the world. But before discussing the international aspect, we should prioritize leading…
If there is war a with the US, would China attack Vietnam?

On March 8, 2021, the South China Morning Post newspaper had an article „China’s military must spend more to meet US’s war threat,“ roughly translated as „China needs to increase defense spending to prepare for the risk of war with…
Where is Vietnam in new US-China chess board?

On March 3, 2021, the White House released the Interim National Security Strategic Guidance. In this guidance, Vietnam has been mentioned once as a partner with which Washington will deepen the bilateral strategic relationship in the US global strategy. This…
Vietnam is included in President Biden’s national security strategy

An Interim National Security Strategic Guidance released by the White House on March 3, President Joe Biden referred to Vietnam as a partner Washington was aiming to “deepen” in regional security cooperation. With Vietnam emerging as this new factor, observers…
China again blocks Mekong River

China’s relations with neighboring Southeast Asian countries worsened again after Beijing has blocked the flow of the Mekong River at one of the major upstream dams, leading to a sudden drop in water volume flowing to the downstream countries of…
China’s role in Myanmar’s coup and its impact on Vietnam

Myanmar politics reversed and its relationship with China After the coupon February 1, the Myanmar army took complete control of the country. This is quite a surprise event for all the world. In fact, the allegations of „election fraud“ seem…