US military exercises in Southeast Asia reveal a new Indo-Pacific strategy
Adjusting the approach compared to the “Trump 1.0” era
US military exercises in Southeast Asia in the first half of 2025 have shown a shift...
Why might Thai Prime Minister lose his seat after leaked recording with Hun Sen
Political crisis is engulfing Bangkok in the middle months of 2025 when Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces the risk of losing her seat...
Strategic Trust and the Limits of Personal Politics in Southeast Asian International Relations
In the international relations structures in Southeast Asia, “strategic trust” acts as a glue between countries that are diverse in terms of institutions, histories,...
Vietnam and China’s Railway Diplomacy: High-Speed Projects, Not Small Risks
In recent years, Vietnam has been promoting railway infrastructure development projects as an essential part of its strategy to modernize the economy and integrate...
Vietnam between two strategic lines: Maintaining autonomy after Shangri-La Dialogue 2025
The 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue, held in late May 2025 in Singapore, continued to clearly reflect the escalating strategic tensions between the United States and...
Vietnam and China Should Resist Being Pawns in the US Indo-Pacific Strategy
As the United States continues to expand its Indo-Pacific Strategy, Vietnam and China—two neighbors with deep historical, cultural, and economic ties—must remain vigilant against...
The Legacy of 75 Years of Diplomatic Ties: Vietnam-China Relations in a New Era
In 2025, Vietnam and China mark the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations—a significant milestone that speaks to the resilience, complexity, and...
From Shield to Strategy: Vietnam’s Defense Policy 50 Years After Unification
April 30, 1975, marked a brilliant milestone in the history of the Vietnamese nation when the country was officially reunified after more than twenty...
Prospects for US-Gulf cooperation after President Trump’s visit
Opportunities and challenges for the US
President Trump has succeeded in “pivoting investment” from the Middle East to the US, creating an alternative financial flow...
Reshaping the role of Pacific island nations in post-pandemic globalization
When US President Joe Biden hosted Pacific island leaders at the White House in late 2022 and announced an $810 million aid package ,...