
The State of Southeast Asia Survey
America’s Soft Power in Vietnam: From Statecraft to Street Rap
Hoang Thi Ha
A recent rap video dropped by the US envoy to Vietnam highlights the resilience of American soft power in Vietnam.
The State of Southeast Asia Survey
Hoang Thi Ha
A recent rap video dropped by the US envoy to Vietnam highlights the resilience of American soft power in Vietnam.
Phan Xuan Dung
Agent Orange remains a barrier to closer Vietnam-US relations. To lower this barrier, the Biden administration should treat Vietnamese victims the same as American ones.
Le Hong Hiep
Vietnamese should not pine over President Trump’s loss and fret over Joe Biden’s victory too much.
Le Hong Hiep
Hanoi’s decision to host the visit of the USS Theodore Roosevelt underscores its determination to pursue better relations with the US
Le Hong Hiep
The absence of Huawei from Vietnam's 5G mobile network rollout is rooted in three key reasons: cybersecurity concerns over Chinese equipment, a desire to develop its own high tech industries, and the need to strengthen the country's security and defence ties with the United States.
Le Hong Hiep
Vietnam cancelled the fifteen defence engagement activities scheduled for 2019 with the United States. Whether it will reverse its decision depends on whether the US will waive sanctions on countries buying military equipment from Russia; the future direction of US-China relations, and China's stance in the South China Sea dispute.
Le Hong Hiep
While Vietnam – China relations have improved significantly with top-level visits and strengthened economic ties, it has also intensified relations with the US and Japan. These developments create new tensions for bilateral relations between Vietnam and China and destabilize the region.
Le Hong Hiep
Vietnam has improved its relationship with the US in a bid to walk the fine balance between the US and China. Despite China's challenge to Vietnam in the South China Sea, Hanoi has maintained warm ties with China as a strategic hedge against the ambiguous policy of the US towards Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
Truong-Minh Vu
President Donald Trump's withdrawal of the U.S. from the TPP is a huge loss for Vietnam. To reduce its dependence on the Chinese economy. Vietnam will have to look elsewhere for free trade deals to secure its economy.