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
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
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.
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
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 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
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
An overview of the European Union’s new defence strategy and its implications for regional and international security
Friday, May 16, 2025, 15:29 (GMT+7)
In the face of rapid, complex, unpredictable developments throughout the world and in the region, numerous European Union (EU) senior officials have stated that it is time for the EU to act more decisively and proactively. Accordingly, on 19th March 2025, the EU unveiled a new Defence Strategy aimed at enhancing its security autonomy, maintaining regional stability, and safeguarding its core interests
US-China competition in low-orbit satellites and their impact on the region
Friday, April 25, 2025, 10:05 (GMT+7)
The competition between countries with advanced scientific and technological potential in general, and the US and China in particular, in the development of low-altitude satellites is likely to be fierce in the coming time and will affect many countries in the region.
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