Dr Nguyen Khac Giang is Visiting Fellow at the Vietnam Studies Programme of ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He was previously Research Fellow at the Vietnam Center for Economic and Strategic Studies.
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Articles by Nguyen Khac Giang (47)
Havana in the Crossfire, Hanoi in a Bind
Nguyen Khac Giang|Le Hong Hiep
Vietnam has a chance to prevent a potential disaster in Cuba, given its unique position.
To Lam’s Regional Tour: From Hedger to Shaper
Nguyen Khac Giang
To Lam’s regional tour of Southeast Asia shows that Hanoi is shifting to a posture of shaping the rules of the game, rather than merely seeking to mitigate the risks of a fluid strategic environment.
Vietnam’s Reconfigured Leadership: Personnel and Power in the “New Era”
Nguyen Khac Giang
This Long Read assesses one of Vietnam’s most consequential leadership transitions in decades, following the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in January 2026 and the 16th National Assembly elections in March 2026.
Banker in the Hot Seat – Who is Vietnam’s New Prime Minister?
Nguyen Khac Giang
Vietnam’s new premier seems to have what counts, but the odds could go either way.
Beyond Brotherhood: Vietnam’s New Playbook for Laos
Nguyen Khac Giang
In an attempt to prevent the latter from drifting too far into China’s orbit, Vietnam has made overtures to Laos in the form of functional cooperation.