Defence and security developments in Northeast Asia and their implications for the Asia-Pacific region
Friday, June 12, 2026, 10:14 (GMT+7)
Northeast Asia is a region of global strategic importance, home to several potential security flashpoints in Asia, including the Korean Peninsula, the East China Sea, and the Taiwan Strait. Amidst intensifying strategic competition among major powers, defence and security developments in Northeast Asia are not only reshaping the regional balance of power but also exerting profound impacts on the peace, stability, and security architecture of the Asia-Pacific region
South Korea strengthens presence in Indo-Pacific region
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 14:25 (GMT+7)
It is believed that the announcement of the Indo-Pacific Strategy reflects South Korea's desire to become a key player on a global scale. This is not just a guiding slogan, but has become the central theme of Seoul's foreign policy, reflecting an effort to transcend traditional concerns – resolving issues on the Korean Peninsula.
Development and employment trend of precision-guided munitions in recent conflicts
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 14:40 (GMT+7)
Over the past decade or so, precision-guided munitions (PGMs) have fundamentally transformed the conduct of warfare and become a major focus of investment and research for many countries worldwide. Recent conflicts, in particular, have shown that these weapons are evolving rapidly towards greater diversity, lower cost, flexible operational employment, multi-role capability, longer ranges, higher speeds, enhanced destructive power, and superior combat effectiveness
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.
Unveiling the distortions of socio-economic development goals in the Documents of the 14th National Congress of the Party
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 19:18 (GMT+7)
The underlying purpose of the distortions is to undermine the stature and significance of the 14th National Congress; to erode the confidence of cadres, Party members, and all strata of the people in the Party’s leadership, ultimately aiming to deny the leadership role of the Communist Party of Vietnam in the new era; and at the same time, to propagate, call for, and incite the adoption of a “multi-party, pluralistic” regime in Vietnam.
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
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.
Public Security work in realising the Party’s three strategic objectives: peace and stability; sustainable, high-quality development; and the comprehensive improvement of the People’s lives
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 09:50 (GMT+7)
Drawing on the proud tradition of more than eighty years of building, fighting and growth, the entire People’s Public Security is determined to act “Following Uncle Ho’s teachings - Renewing thinking - Enhancing knowledge - Being regular and modern - For the Party and for the People”, thereby laying a solid foundation for the successful implementation of the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and the Party’s strategic objectives.
Socialist democracy - Its superior nature and vivid reality in Vietnam
Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 15:55 (GMT+7)
Democracy within society has become increasingly advanced, substantive, and in-depth. Citizens participate in social management, either directly or indirectly, through their elected representatives. The people “exercise their right to mastery, promote creativity, and ensure social consensus.
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