South China Sea Fishermen Caught between COVID-19 and China
COVID-19 has now been added to the long list of difficulties faced by those who rely on fishing the South China Sea to make a living.
U.S. Won’t Gamble on ASEAN Summit in Las Vegas
Though the COVID-19 has cancelled the upcoming ASEAN summit, affected countries can still forge ahead with cooperation.
Vietnam Red Flags China with Travel and Visa Bans
The Wuhan coronavirus is just the latest chapter in a long and complicated history between the two neighbors.
Vietnam’s ASEAN and UN Leadership: Difficult Days Ahead
As Hanoi ascends to its leading role in both ASEAN and the United Nations, it will face a litany of diplomatic and security challenges in the year ahead.
Washington Sleeps While China Makes Waves in South China Sea
The US needs to play a stabilizing role in the SCS as China seeks to impose its hegemonic control of the region and beyond.
Vietnam offers Model Economy for Second Trump-Kim Summit
As a country with a similar past, Vietnam’s historical experience offers Pyongyang a path back to the global mainstream.
ARIA Reassures Vietnam of Ongoing US FONOPS in South China Sea
The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act (ARIA) is the latest sign of a renaissance in US-Vietnam relations.
Vietnam Ready for a Seat at the UN Security Council
Vietnam’s commitment to global institutions and poverty alleviation make it a good candidate for a rotating seat at the UN Security Council.
Fishing Frontlines: A Sea Change for Southeast Asia Fish Exports
Strong region-wide management practices can help replenish Southeast Asia’s declining fish stocks. But getting there won’t be easy.
Fishing Nets and Market Economy Status Tie up US-Vietnam Trade
The Trump administration's protectionist roadmap has thrown a wrench into Vietnam's active efforts to achieve market status.
