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
The global trend of peace, cooperation, and development in the new context
Monday, September 22, 2025, 19:23 (GMT+7)
Humanity has not witnessed another global war since World War II ended 80 years ago. However, the recent growing tendency among countries to use force to resolve disputes and disagreements has raised doubts about world peace. What is the essence of this issue? This article aims to provide an additional perspective
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.
Strategies of some major powers and implications for national defence and security of the region and Viet Nam
Tuesday, May 18, 2021, 15:25 (GMT+7)
Strategic competition between some developed economies will promote cooperation in both depth and width, which creates a favourable environment for Viet Nam in many aspects, including economic development, defence and security consolidation, and increased position in the international arena. However, this rivalry also results in many disadvantages, producing nagative effects on Viet Nam’s national defence and security.
Development trend of the times: Viet Nam is consistent with its chosen path
Monday, June 15, 2020, 06:50 (GMT+7)
Economic cooperation with countries by various dynamic means on the basis of equality, mutual benefits, respect for independence and sovereignty, and non-intervention in the internal affairs of other countries in any forms will enable Viet Nam to take advantage of capital, techniques, modern technologies, and management experience for economic development, acceleration of industrialisation, modernisation of the country, and establishment of material infrastructure of socialism.
Not joining any military alliances – A sound policy of Vietnam national defence
Monday, April 20, 2020, 14:56 (GMT+7)
To reaffirm its consistent defence viewpoints and policies and help facilitate mutual understanding and confidence building between Vietnam and other countries in the world, in 2019, the Ministry of National Defence released the Vietnam National Defence White Paper emphasizing its “Not joining any military alliances” policy.
CPV’s positions on strengthening independence, self-reliance and proactive, active international integration
Monday, February 03, 2020, 18:41 (GMT+7)
Full-fledged integration and full exploitation of external resources are of significant importance, which, together with the internal resources, brings about new momentums for rapid, sustainable development, contributing to protecting core interests of the nation, namely peace, national independence, democracy, and socialism.
PM calls for joint efforts for world of sustainable development
Friday, September 28, 2018, 11:45 (GMT+7)
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has addressed the High-level General Debate of the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly, calling on countries to continue highlighting the role of the United Nations and join hands for a world of peace, equality and sustainable development
Vietnam reiterates commitment to UN Charter’s purpose, principles
Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 08:12 (GMT+7)
Vietnam has reaffirmed its strong commitment to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter at an open debate of the Security Council held on February 23