10 Major Global Military and Defence Events of 2024
Thursday, January 09, 2025, 10:06 (GMT+7)
In 2024, the global landscape witnessed unprecedented complexity and unpredictability, marked by intensifying strategic competition among major powers and escalating military conflicts across various regions. These developments further destabilised an already volatile global security environment. To provide a comprehensive overview of the global security landscape, the National Defence Journal presents a roundup of the 10 most significant military and defence events
The trend of military build-up in Asia - Pacific region
Monday, November 25, 2024, 16:07 (GMT+7)
For many years, especially since the outbreak of Russia - Ukraine conflict in 2022, the trend of military build-up has intensified all over the world, including the Asia - Pacific region. Although it has yet to reach the level of an arms race, this trend has been impacting various aspects of global and regional security and development
Get-together marks traditional day of Vietnam's volunteer soldiers, experts in Laos
Wednesday, October 30, 2024, 10:25 (GMT+7)
Addressing the event, General Giang recalled the historic milestone on October 30, 1949, when the Standing Board of the Central Committee of the then Indochinese Communist Party decided that the military forces of Vietnam fighting in and assisting Laos would be oganised into a separate system in the name of “volunteer soldiers”
The foudation of Mali – Burkina Faso – Niger Federation and influence on regional security
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 16:21 (GMT+7)
Whether the foundation of AES will bring about much-needed security for economic development and people’s better life in the three countries and the Federation as expected or is only a domino effect remains an unanswered question.
Human rights above sovereignty - a dangerous illusion
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 08:37 (GMT+7)
Human rights, while universally acknowledged, are also deeply rooted in the cultural and historical context of individual nations. Hostile forces, however, have sought to exploit this, absolutising the concept of human rights and asserting “human rights above sovereignty”. This dangerous tactic aims to destabilise political environments and provide a pretext for unwarranted interference in the internal affairs of independent states. Such a claim is unfounded and must be unequivocally refuted
The Party's thoughts on developing defence industry to meet the requirements of safeguarding the Fatherland in the new period
Thursday, September 26, 2024, 14:48 (GMT+7)
Based on a thorough understanding of the Party’s resolutions and directives on developing defence industry, the Central Military Commission, Ministry of National Defence (MND), and all-level party committees and authorities have consistently focused on comprehensively adopting various solutions to effectively carry out this important task. Significant results have been achieved, with some exceeding the pre-set objectives
Refuting the distorted narrative of Ho Chi Minh’s thought on a new type of government in Vietnam
Monday, September 16, 2024, 16:04 (GMT+7)
President Ho Chi Minh left behind a great revolutionary legacy for the Party and the people, along with an invaluable ideological heritage, including his thoughts on building a new type of government. Mastering his ideas, applying and creatively developing them in the cause of national construction and defence is not only the responsibility and duty but also the honour and pride of every cadre, Party member, and the masses.
Great Value and Vision Beyond Time in President Ho Chi Minh’s Testament
Monday, September 09, 2024, 20:17 (GMT+7)
The sacred testament left behind by President Ho Chi Minh for the entire Party, the people, and the army before his passing is considered a “National Treasure”, which reflects his sincere emotions, profound wisdom, noble ethics, open-heartedness, kindness, and tolerance, along with his visionary outlook beyond the times.
The August Revolution - A defining truth shining through dark rhetoric
Monday, August 19, 2024, 13:47 (GMT+7)
The success of the August Revolution in 1945 was a monumental turning point, leading our country to become independent, free and democratic, and ushering in a new era in the history of the Vietnamese people. The enduring values of the August Revolution remain a shining truth that continues to illuminate and inspire us. This truth not only guides us through challenges on the path to building socialism but also dismantles the false narratives propagated by hostile and reactionary forces
The Party’s leadership in creating and seizing opportunities to secure victory in the August Revolution of 1945
Monday, August 19, 2024, 13:44 (GMT+7)
The swift, complete victory of the August Revolution of 1945 clearly proves the spirit and leadership talent for leading armed uprising of our Party and Ho Chi Minh. This is an invaluable experience that deserves further research and creative application to the cause of building and safeguarding the Fatherland today.