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.

Building a modern Military Medical Sector to meet its task requirements in the new situation

Building a modern Military Medical Sector to meet its task requirements in the new situation

Monday, April 13, 2026, 14:34 (GMT+7)
Thanks to the leadership of the Central Military Commission and the Ministry of National Defence, as well as the shelter and assistance of the people, the Military Medical Sector has continuously developed robustly, excellently fulfilling the task of treating wounded and sick soldiers, caring for and protecting the health of troops and the people, recording many glorious achievements, making great contributions to the development of the nation’s medicine and the cause of national liberation, construction, and protection

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

Preventing and combating the scheme to promote ideological "self-evolution" and "self-transformation" among today’s younger generation

Preventing and combating the scheme to promote ideological “self-evolution” and “self-transformation” among today’s younger generation

Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 09:34 (GMT+7)
Attempts to promote ideological “self-evolution” and “self-transformation” among the Vietnamese youth have been intensified by hostile forces through various systematic, malicious schemes and plots. This issue must be prevented and combated promptly in order to firmly maintain the Party’s ideological foundation among the youth, contributing to safeguarding the Fatherland early and from afar

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.

On the U.S strategic weapon policy and implications on world security

On the U.S strategic weapon policy and implications on world security

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 09:17 (GMT+7)
International public opinion hopes that, in the context of major challenges, maintaining a peaceful and stable environment is more urgent than ever. The United States and other major powers should find a balanced solution soon which can both ensure their national security and prevent the world from a new arms race.

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

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.

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 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