A few updates and reflections (November, 2024)

It’s been quite a while since my last update, and how much things have changed! We’re not just entering the "New Era" in Vietnam but witnessing the dawn of several "New Eras" globally, including the return of Donald Trump to the White House in the U.S. Leadership changes are busy times for think tankers, as … Continue reading A few updates and reflections (November, 2024) →

A few recent updates and writings (March 2024)

It has been a while since I last updated the blog. It has been quite a busy year so far for me -and, I guess, for other Vietnam watchers as well. I just wanted to share a bit about my recent work commitments. In February 2024, I went to India for the first time to … Continue reading A few recent updates and writings (March 2024) →

The careful balancing act of Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy

Beijing is simultaneously a ‘big brother’ comrade of the VCP, a difficult partner of the Vietnamese state and a hostile nation to the public. Any analysis of VN's policy towards China needs to distinguish those three layers. Please read more on the East Asia Forum: https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2022/12/23/the-careful-balancing-act-of-vietnams-bamboo-diplomacy/

Embracing Vietnam’s Vision of Strategic Trust

Australia might become the first Western "comprehensive strategic partner" of Vietnam, (the 5th, after the recent upgrade with South Korea). In this piece for Asialink, I explain how Canberra can work towards such a goal. Read more at: https://asialink.unimelb.edu.au/insights/embracing-vietnams-vision-of-strategic-trust

Bản thảo #4: Quyền chủ thể của nước nhỏ

Một trong những quan điểm gây tranh cãi nhất về cuộc chiến xâm lược của Nga ở Ukraine là của John Mearsheimer, một nhà khoa học chính trị ở ĐH Chicago. Ông cho rằng mâu thuẫn giữa các nước lớn (NATO và Nga) - mà cụ thể là việc NATO mở rộng - là nguyên … Continue reading Bản thảo #4: Quyền chủ thể của nước nhỏ →