Global political–military landscape through the lens of the Munich Security Conference 2026

Global political–military landscape through the lens of the Munich Security Conference 2026

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:31 (GMT+7)
Munich Security Conference 2026 has laid bare a stark reality: the unipolar world order of the post–Cold War era is disintegrating, while a stable multipolar order has yet to take shape. In this high-risk transitional period, the combination of traditional military strength with flexible diplomacy, alongside economic and technological capabilities, will determine each nation’s position.

Greenland: a focal point of geopolitical competition

Greenland: a focal point of geopolitical competition

Monday, March 30, 2026, 09:26 (GMT+7)
Despite being a sparsely populated autonomous territory with harsh natural conditions, the island of Greenland has recently emerged as a new focal point for geopolitical competition. This is particularly true following the assertive statements and manoeuvres by US President Donald Trump. This development reflects a shift in the strategic focus within major powers’ calculations, presenting challenges for both the region and the broader world

Prospects for the Russia-Ukraine conflict

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

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

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

NATO strengthens defence industrial cooperation

NATO strengthens defence industrial cooperation

Thursday, December 11, 2025, 10:07 (GMT+7)
Strengthening cooperation in the defence industry is one of the key priorities emphasised at the NATO Summit held in the Netherlands in June 2025, aimed at enhancing the Alliance’s collective defence capabilities, unity, and long-term sustainability. The context, achievements, difficulties, challenges, and emerging cooperation trends in this field within NATO are what have drawn significant international attention

Chemical Corps steps up international integration and defence diplomacy in the new situation

Chemical Corps steps up international integration and defence diplomacy in the new situation

Tuesday, December 09, 2025, 19:34 (GMT+7)
International integration and defence diplomacy constitute a strategic policy of the Party, State, and Ministry of National Defence, aiming to maintain peace and stability for national development and protect the Fatherland early and from afar. Hence, Chemical Corps’ Party Committee and Command have been synchronously adopting solutions to perform this important work according to their functions and missions

The emergence of a new strategic order in the Middle East

The emergence of a new strategic order in the Middle East

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 10:19 (GMT+7)
Recently, the political and security situation in the Middle East has become increasingly complex, leading to a significant change in the region’s strategic order. This transformation is not simply a return to “the old order” or “a unipolar system”, but rather a shift towards a new and more complex strategic order

The issue of developing a socialist-oriented market economy in the draft Political Report submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam

The issue of developing a socialist-oriented market economy in the draft Political Report submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam

Friday, September 12, 2025, 07:34 (GMT+7)
The draft Political Report of the 13th Party Central Committee, to be submitted to the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, continues to elaborate on the Party’s line regarding the development of a socialist-oriented market economy in Vietnam. It introduces a number of breakthrough points in both theoretical and practical terms, with the aim of fully harnessing the potential and strengths of the socialist-oriented market economy

Strategic structural shift across the Atlantic

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

The role of the Vietnam People’s Army in realising economic development goals according to the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress
In the new era of development, in order to realise the goals for national development by 2030, with a vision to 2045, it is essential to continue to closely link socio-economic development with defence and security consolidation. In the process, strongly promoting the VPA’s role is of special importance. To that end, emphasis should be placed on the following main directions