ARTICLES

12 Jul 2021

A Tale of Two Vaccines in Vietnam

Hoang Thi Ha

The public reactions to the arrivals of Covid-19 vaccines to Vietnam – one from China, the other from the United States – underscore a geopolitical dilemma for the country.

5 Jul 2021

US-Vietnam Military Relations: Marking Time in China’s Shadow

Robert Sutter

Relations between Vietnam and the United States have advanced markedly, particularly in trade and diplomatic cooperation. But bilateral military relations will continue to be stymied by Vietnam’s approach to China.

China U.S. U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam

2 Jun 2021

U.S.-Vietnam Post-War Reconciliation: A Work in Process

Ivan V. Small

Forty-five years after the cessation of the Vietnam War, relations behind Vietnam and the U.S. have improved markedly. But some issues, such as the legacy of Agent Orange and relations with former refugees, require delicate handling.

U.S. U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam

1 Mar 2021

Constant and Continuous: Vietnam’s Foreign Policy After The 13th Party Congress

Chheang Vannarith|Nguyen Huu Tuc

Hedging between the US and China while promoting a rules-based South China Sea will continue to guide Vietnam’s foreign policy.

China-Vietnam Relations South China Sea U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam Vietnamese Politics

US Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E Daniel J. Kritenbrink

23 Feb 2021

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.

State of Southeast Asia Survey U.S. U.S. Foreign Policy U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam

9 Feb 2021

Agent Orange: Vietnam’s ‘Struggle for Justice’ Continues

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.

Cold War Criminal Justice System U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam

30 Nov 2020

Vietnam – US Relations Under the Biden Administration

Le Hong Hiep

Vietnamese should not pine over President Trump’s loss and fret over Joe Biden’s victory too much.

U.S. Foreign Policy U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam

6 Mar 2020

USS Theodore Roosevelt’s Vietnam Visit: Low Key, High Touch

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

South China Sea U.S.-Vietnam Relations

2 May 2019

Why does Vietnam Shy Away from Huawei’s 5G Technologies?

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.

China U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam

11 Dec 2018

Why did Vietnam Cancel its Defence Engagements with the US?

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.

Defence U.S.-Vietnam Relations Vietnam