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.

Overview of the global political and military landscape in 2025

Overview of the global political and military landscape in 2025

Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 14:15 (GMT+7)
The most prominent features of the global political and military landscape in 2025 are the irreversible trend towards multipolarity of the world order and intense competition among major powers. Besides, worrying developments from the conflicts of Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Iran, India-Pakistan, etc., and the risk of US military intervention in Venezuela are posing significant challenges to global security and stability.

Building a modern Vietnam People’s Army in the new revolutionary period

Building a modern Vietnam People’s Army in the new revolutionary period

Thursday, December 11, 2025, 21:28 (GMT+7)
Building a modern Viet Nam People’s Army is an inevitable requirement of national construction and defence in the new development era. With the foundations already laid and the opportunities presented by this era, we can firmly believe that Viet Nam will succeed in building a modern People’s Army. This is the confidence, hope, and pride the whole nation places upon an army from the people, of the people, and by the people.

Scenarios for the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Scenarios for the end of the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Monday, August 25, 2025, 16:35 (GMT+7)
According to world political and military researchers, there is still no certain scenario for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, the world understands that the end of the above conflict will not only shape the future of these two countries but also test the resilience of international legal principles, and will also contribute to reshaping the regional security structure and possibly the world order for decades to come.

Refuting misguided viewpoints on the "new era of national rise of Vietnam"

Refuting misguided viewpoints on the “new era of national rise of Vietnam”

Friday, May 23, 2025, 15:46 (GMT+7)
The opportunities and advantages brought about by the international and regional context, together with the tremendous, historical achievements accumulated over 40 years of Renovation, form a solid practical foundation affirming that Vietnam has been converged all necessary and sufficient conditions to step into the “era of national rise”.

Forecasting the World Order in the Post-Covid-19 Era

Forecasting the World Order in the Post-Covid-19 Era

Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 09:38 (GMT+7)
Breaking out at the end of 2019, the Covid-19 pandemic is still complicated and shows no sign of ending. Its overwhelming impact has fundamentally changed the world economic, political, social, security situations and promoted the formation of a new world order

Top ten notable military events of the world in 2019

Top ten notable military events of the world in 2019

Friday, January 03, 2020, 08:34 (GMT+7)
The year 2019 marked the transitional period of the world order from “unipolarity” to “multipolarity,” both creating opportunities and posing challenges for small countries’ defence of independence and self-reliance. The following outstanding military events selected by the National Defence Journal will give us a basic description of the world scene in 2019

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