Prospects for the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 06:25 (GMT+7)
The considerable differences in calculations, positions, and interests among the parties involved suggest that, despite numerous rounds of negotiations in recent years, the path towards a mutually acceptable and sustainable settlement remains fraught with obstacles. The prospects for peace negotiations depend not only on the will of political leaders but also on societal acceptance.
Changes in the 2025 US National Security Strategy
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 07:25 (GMT+7)
According to several international researchers, the 2025 US NSS is a comprehensive roadmap to protect the sovereignty, foster the well-being and maintain the technological advantage of the US based on the pragmatic principles.
Ten major global military and defence events in 2025
Thursday, January 08, 2026, 20:54 (GMT+7)
In 2025, the world continued to witness intense strategic competition among major powers, an increasing tendency to address issues through escalation and the use of force, along with prolonged and expanding military conflicts in many regions. Nevertheless, peace, cooperation, and development remain the major trends and shared goals. To provide a comprehensive overview, the National Defence Journal compiles and presents ten major military and defence events worldwide in 2025
Strategic structural shift across the Atlantic
Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 14:39 (GMT+7)
International public opinion holds that US President Donald Trump’s foreign policy during his second term has not only influenced global political developments, but also served as a catalyst for an extensive military restructuring across the Atlantic. This issue has drawn close attention from many countries
Shaping the defence and security policy of the US President Donald Trump's administration
Monday, March 10, 2025, 15:19 (GMT+7)
Although things are still unclear, the decisions that President Donald Trump will make in his new term, especially in the field of defence and security, will certainly have a great impact on the regional and world security structure.
Europe on the US’s geopolitical chessboard
Friday, April 21, 2023, 07:15 (GMT+7)
The US has always considered Europe a key factor in its foreign policy, therefore it uses NATO as a tool to maintain its influence and protect its national interests. Hence, if the EU succeeds in forming a full-fledged and united army of its own, it is very likely that its members will consider dismantling NATO bases in their territory and withdrawing from the Pact. At the same time, this will neutralise the NATO leverage as the EU becomes more independent and free from the US’s influence.
Strategies of some major powers and implications for national defence and security of the region and Viet Nam
Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 15:25 (GMT+7)
Strategic competition between some developed economies will promote cooperation in both depth and width, which creates a favourable environment for Viet Nam in many aspects, including economic development, defence and security consolidation, and increased position in the international arena. However, this rivalry also results in many disadvantages, producing nagative effects on Viet Nam’s national defence and security.
Strategic competition between Russia and the U.S. in the Middle East
Friday, May 22, 2020, 07:44 (GMT+7)
In 2015, experts across the globe raised a lot of questions about Russia’s decision on military intervention in Syria. However, in 2019 and especially in the beginning of 2020, the effectiveness of that decision has been proved and Russia’s status in the Middle East has been increasingly raised. That has posed a considerable challenge to the U.S. in the strategic competition in this region
NATO – 70 years of existence and recent divergence
Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 21:52 (GMT+7)
Due to the concern about instabilities in the Trans-Atlantic relations, European Union, including some key members of NATO, is thinking about building a self-reliant and independent defence to reduce their dependence on the U.S security umbrella.
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