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
Overview of power competition in Africa
Tuesday, February 28, 2023, 11:40 (GMT+7)
Cooperation and competition among countries, regional and international integrity are an inevitable rule in the trend of globalisation, and the motivation for countries to enhance the socio-economic development, assure the national defence and security. Therefore, all countries, the powerful ones in particular, should make equal cooperation and competition, co-development, avoid turning competitions into conflicts for their own benefits and conspiracy, which could endanger the security, stability and development in Africa particularly and in the world generally.
The risk of conflict resurgence in Kosovo
Friday, October 14, 2022, 07:38 (GMT+7)
Disagreements between the two sides still smoulder and can flare up at any time because of the worsened ethnic conflicts between Albanians and Serbs caused by NATO’s intervention. Besides, Belgrade has never given up its intention to bring Kosovo back to Serbia. This stance of Serbia is strongly supported by Russia - a country with many historical ties with Serbia in particular and the Balkan peninsula in general.
Military Region 7 steps up technical work
Sunday, October 09, 2022, 10:53 (GMT+7)
Promoting the spirit of self-reliance, dynamism, creativity, initiative, sensitivity, solidarity, and unity, officers, party members, soldiers and employees of MR7’s Technical Sector strive to successfully fulfil all the assigned tasks, thus improving the overall quality and combat strength of MR7’s armed forces to meet the requirements and tasks of building the Army, strengthening national defence and protecting the Fatherland.
Military Region No.2 improves the effectiveness of the "Gratitude" movement
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 09:26 (GMT+7)
Further promotion of the "Gratitude" movement is the sacred sentiment of officers and soldiers of the whole Military Region, contributing to better care for the living of wounded and sick soldiers, families of martyrs, and national contributors. As the result, it would make contribution to further strengthening the "the people's hearts posture" and deepening the tradition and morality of the Vietnamese people
“Asian NATO” and its implications for ASEAN
Monday, October 25, 2021, 09:23 (GMT+7)
In spite of the fact that the Quad is currently just a cooperative mechanism between the countries sharing common viewpoints and interests in the Indo-Pacific Region, it is probable that in the future this organisation will become a military alliance like a NATO in Asia - in other words, “Asian NATO”
Hybrid warfare and its implications for defence policy
Thursday, June 24, 2021, 07:55 (GMT+7)
New conditions with the strong development of science, especially military science, have given rise to a number of new types of war, including hybrid warfare. In order to successfully deal with this type of war, it is necessary to promote research to accurately identify and promptly make sound decisions to protect the national interests.
Preparing the Navy’s posture during a war to defend the Homeland
Sunday, May 09, 2021, 22:04 (GMT+7)
Seas and islands of Vietnam hold a geo-strategic position of economic, political, and military values. In our history of national construction and protection, our enemies frequently launched their invasions of our country from the sea. In the 20th century, the two invasions of our country by imperialism all commenced from the sea. Therefore, marine defence has always been seen as a strategic direction
Non-traditional security challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 08:15 (GMT+7)
Since its outbreak in the city of Wuhan (Hubei province, China) in early December 2019, the severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (aka SARS-CoV-2) has shaken the globe due to its danger and super rapid spread. Up to now, the COVID-19 has spread across 220 countries and territories, together with more than 30 million cases and over 900,000 deaths. The pandemic has inflicted serious damages comprehensively, particularly in the economic, political, social, diplomatic and security fields on countries and the world
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