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Nicholas Chapman

Nicholas Chapman is a researcher at Tohoku University specialising in Vietnamese foreign policy, political economy, and history, with broader research interests spanning Indo-Pacific security and labour migration across Asia. He earned his MA and PhD in International Relations from the International University of Japan.

Articles by Nicholas Chapman (2)

Enlarging the “Gong” for a Bigger Boom: Vietnam and Strategic Autonomy

Nicholas Chapman

Vietnam’s foreign policy is evolving from a position based on integration and multilateralism to one based on strategic autonomy.

Will Vietnam’s Private Sector Gamble Pay Off?

Nicholas Chapman

Vietnam aims to create private economic groups that hold regional and global significance. It must also combat corruption, support the growth of SMEs and startups, and promote foreign investment spillovers.