Is Quad 2.0 transforming into a Pentad?
The reinvigoration of Quad Security Dialogue as Quad 2.0 including US, Japan, and Australia along with India during the 12th East Asia Summit in...
Vietnam’s economic prospects under the new leadership
Vietnam has witnessed a transition to new leadership with new President Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Chairman of National Assembly...
Chinese manoeuvres at Whitsun Reef: What Vietnam and ASEAN need to do?
Whitsun reef, a V-shaped reef, which is also known as Julian Felipe Reef, has been at the centre of international attention. China has encroached...
China’s activities in South China Sea: What Vietnam, ASEAN and the international community do?
In early March 2021 Chinese maritime militia has swarmed its boats closer to all the contentious islands under Philippines, and has tried to intimidate its littoral neighbours particularly Vietnam, Philippines,...
Has India adopted an aggressive foreign policy?
In any nation the three critical tools of statecraft are diplomacy, intelligence and armed forces. India has tried to upgrade the three tools with...
Vietnam’s efforts against COVID-19: An Assessment
Vietnam's response with regard to the COVID-19, both within the country also at regional level, has been much appreciated by the global media. During...
Vietnam’s deft diplomacy amid China versus US tensions
Vietnam following its chairmanship in ASEAN in 2020 as well as the ongoing membership as a permanent member of the UN Security Council has...
Calibrating Vietnam’s role in ASEAN in 2021
Vietnam handed over the ASEAN chairmanship baton to Brunei in November 2020, but at the same time also handed over the agenda for the...
Biden administration’s policy towards Vietnam, and the South China Sea
The one big question loomed large about Biden administration and it was whether there be a change in Biden administration with regard to its...
Vietnam’s economic achievements under the Leadership of Vietnamese Communist Party
The 13th National Party Congress of Vietnam concluded in February 2, and outlined the need for further reforms to make it a developing economy and...