Vietnamese Vision Of A “Clean Newspaper” And The Government’s Intolerance To Press Freedom
This year as the world triumphs the importance of free speech with the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to ...
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Biden’s Emphasis On Soft Power And What It Means For Vietnam’s Democracy Movement
President Joe Biden has repeatedly emphasised “soft power” in his foreign policy speeches. Will this policy work in Vietnam? And ...
Pham Doan Trang Is A Journalist, Her Profession Is Not A Crime
As I am writing this beginning line, my mind is flooded with memories of Pham Doan Trang. I also realize ...
Journey To The West: Vietnamese Top Leaders’ Recent Vaccine Diplomacy
In the past month, newly-elected Vietnamese leaders have been seen “touring” Western countries, from Europe to the Americas. From the ...
Trans-Pacific Partner Membership And The Love Triangle Of Vietnam – Taiwan – China
A discussion with some students in my Theory on State and Law class back in 2020 led me to a ...
September, School, And The Politics Of Memory
September is when the school year starts in Vietnam. However, this academic cycle is like no other, as the country ...
Panorama of Flags, Panorama of Lies
The panorama of flagsForeigners visiting Vietnam can hardly miss the abundance of flags, posters, statues, and slogans that remind them ...
The Intertwining Of Science, Politics, And Ideology In Vietnam’s COVID-19 Crisis
Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, a moment for scienceThe escalation of COVID-19 in Vietnam, especially in Saigon (officially known as Ho ...
Vietnam’s Unprecedented COVID-19 Challenge Compounded By A Deficit Of Trust In The Government
Vietnamese people are no strangers to natural disasters or political calamities that demand personal sacrifice and collective effort. Yet, why ...
The Power Of Your Ballot
As election day approaches for seats in the Vietnamese National Assembly, it is important to take a step back and ...