Behind the controversy over airspace infringement between Russia – Japan – Korea and its implications for regional security

Friday, November 15, 2019, 15:59 (GMT+7)
Northeast Asian situation will continue to evolve with both compromise and competition and be deeply influenced by the US, China and Russia. Although US foreign policies under Donald Trump administration are much different from those of his predecessors, they will not change their fundamental interests in Asia – Pacific.

Stormy relationship between Russia and NATO

Thursday, October 17, 2019, 07:02 (GMT+7)
The Russia-NATO relationship has reached the lowest point when Moscow has announced its complete end of civilian and military cooperation with NATO. Public concern has been raised as the broken relationship between the two sides could have negative impacts on regional and global security and stability

New political upheavals in the Europe

Monday, September 30, 2019, 06:59 (GMT+7)
In 2019, the European Union (EU) held elections that would play a decisive role in this bloc’s future when the regional and global politics were experiencing major, complex transformations. Those included the election to the European Parliament and the elections of key positions, such as European Commission (EC) President, European Central Bank President, and High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy

U.S.-Russia-China relations and impacts on regional security

Monday, September 16, 2019, 14:27 (GMT+7)
The U.S.-Russia-China relations have been exerting direct impacts on security, peace, and stability in the world and the region. Viet Nam and other regional countries will be influenced by greater push and pull forces. Therefore, countries having traditional relations with Russia, China, or the U.S. will find it difficult to choose objects of cooperation, compelling them to make sensible decisions in their national interest.

Continue to improve the orientation for protecting the Socialist Fatherland of Vietnam

Friday, August 09, 2019, 15:06 (GMT+7)
During 30 years of implementing the 1991 Creed, especially 10 years of implementing the 2011 Creed, our country has harvested great achievements in several fields. The world, regional, and domestic situations, however, have posed critical issues for the deployment and continuous improvement of the orientation for protecting the Fatherland in the coming time.

Implications arising from the US recognition of Israeli control over Golan Heights

Thursday, August 08, 2019, 21:56 (GMT+7)
On March 25th 2019, US President Donald Trump signed a decree recognizing Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights which Israel had taken from Syria since 1967. The international community strongly disagreed with this decree as it could lead to far-reaching consequences for security and stability on regional and global scales

Shangri-La Dialogue 2019 - the region’s security issues and Vietnam’s contributions

Monday, July 22, 2019, 05:56 (GMT+7)
Asia’s Security Summit - the 18th Shangri-La Dialogue was held in Singapore from May 31st to June 2nd 2019 amidst the complex developments of the security situation in the world and the region, which necessitated the regional countries in particular, the international community in general discussing and seeking the solutions. At the Dialogue, Vietnam proposed many important initiatives which were highly appreciated by the international community

Complicated calculations in the US - Iran stand-off

Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 19:13 (GMT+7)
Stemming from historical issues, particularly the US’ recent revocation from the Iran Nuclear Pact and new sanctions, the US and Iran entered a new confrontation. Their own calculations have pushed their relations to the climax of tension with the possibility of a military conflict.

Aircraft carrier – an arm race among major powers

Monday, June 24, 2019, 11:10 (GMT+7)
Aircraft carriers are considered as “floating air bases” and represent important combat vehicles of navies, particularly of countries with strong military capability. Since its first operation 115 years ago with non-stop innovations, they have shown their outstanding strength and there have been a fierce competition in the development of this vehicle among military powers.

The U.S. “Peaceful Evolution” Strategy and Venezuela’s crisis

Wednesday, June 05, 2019, 11:06 (GMT+7)
After its “Peaceful Evolution” Strategy’s success in toppling the socialist regime in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, America has continued to use this strategy to remove the political regime in the countries going against Washington’s leadership role. Among those countries, Venezuela has been at the forefront of US sabotage plan