The original map from the North Vietnamese military made on April 22, 1975 showing the final offensive to take Saigon from the South Vietnamese military on April 30, 1975, 49 years ago today.

Vietnam's concerns over security risks of Funan Techo Canal far outweigh its concerns over the maritime disputes in the South China Sea. As I argued two years ago, Hanoi must pivot landward for its security. The SCS is not vital to Vietnam's survival.
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An interesting article written by a former high-ranking Saigon official on the danger of South Vietnamese and US troops shooting at each other in the final days of the Vietnam War. Saigon was so bitter at being abandoned that it might kill Americans.
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Dozens of countries, including the U.S., Russia, Japan and South Korea, plan to participate in the Vietnam Defense Expo at the end of the year.
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In my latest The Lowy Institute, I explain why North Korea sent a high-ranking delegation to Vietnam and Laos last month. After closing several foreign offices last year and earlier this year, North Korea needs to lessen its isolation.
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Say hi to the 93% eclipse from Boston!

As I have argued before, Vietnam's threat will come from the West and not the East. Vietnam must devote resources to a land war, not a naval war.
Vietnamese concerned that canal project in Cambodia could be potential gateway for Chinese forces
straitstimes.com/world/vietname…

In my latest The Diplomat, I explain why the US should sell arms to Vietnam's police. Vietnam is in a better position to buy small arms than big-ticket items, and the US helping Hanoi defend its internal security signals US respect for the CPV.
thediplomat.com/2024/04/why-th…

Shortly after meeting his US counterpart Blinken, Vietnam's Foreign Minister is meeting his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
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My most favorite athlete delivering the commencement speech at my favorite school is so wholesome 🌲🌲🌲 I wish I graduated this year lol.

A senior North Korean official has reached a consensus with his Vietnamese counterpart on boosting cooperation and advancing their bilateral ties to a new level, Pyongyang's state media said Wednesday.
koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/202…

N. Korea's ruling party delegation embarks on trip to China, Vietnam, Laos
Kim's trip came as North Korea appears to be resuming diplomatic activity with ASEAN, following years of Pyongyang's COVID-19 border shutdowns.
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Kings will always be kings!! #GGMU

My comment for Voice of America on Australia-Vietnam ties. 'China doesn't want Vietnam to join any blocs made up of countries that China sees to be anti-China because Vietnam could then become a springboard for those countries to hurt Chinese interests.' voanews.com/a/china-gives-…

Vietnam is often said to have mastered the art of not choosing in its foreign relations. But is that true? For The Diplomat, I detailed Hanoi’s major strategic choices since 1945 to show that Hanoi has never shied from making those choices when needed.

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A dozen U.S. firms will hold meetings with Vietnam's public security and defence ministries next week, when a U.S. business group aims to sign a deal to facilitate the supply of gear to the country's police, the organiser told Reuters.
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Vietnam’s theory of war on full display on the forthcoming 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu. The political character and resolve of soldiers are more important than machines.

Why is North Korea suddenly interested in a summit with Japan now? Writing for The Lowy Institute, I argue that the reason has to do with Pyongyang's new found confidence in its partnerships with Russia and China.
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On this day in 1979, Vietnam called for a general mobilization to fight against the Chinese invasion. Although China already announced that it would withdraw one day earlier (March 5), Hanoi didn't believe in the withdrawal order. Ten days later, China completed its withdrawal.

North Korea celebrates Kim Jong Un’s Hanoi trip, but not his summit with Trump
State media marks fifth anniversary of summit with Vietnam while making no mention of failed US-DPRK talks on same visit
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