Vietnam’s foreign policy in the 21st Century: Balancing global powers
Author(s): Nguyen Thi Thuy Ngan, Asrinaldi and Indah Adi Putri
Abstract: Vietnam’s strategic location in Southeast Asia places it at the intersection of competing global interests, particularly those of China, the United States, and ASEAN. This article examines Vietnam’s foreign policy in the 21
st century, focusing on its balanced approach to maintaining national sovereignty, promoting economic growth, and ensuring regional stability. Through a qualitative analysis of diplomatic relations, key policy principles, and geopolitical challenges, the study highlights Vietnam’s pragmatic diplomacy and its implications for regional and global governance. Recent developments in the South China Sea and heightened US-Vietnam strategic ties are incorporated to reflect the current geopolitical landscape. This study provides an updated analysis with empirical data on trade, military activities, and multilateral engagements. Additionally, Vietnam’s growing partnerships with India, Japan, and the European Union are analyzed in the tạicontext of shifting global power dynamics.
DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i6b.576Pages: 155-161 | Views: 54 | Downloads: 4Download Full Article: Click Here
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Nguyen Thi Thuy Ngan, Asrinaldi, Indah Adi Putri.
Vietnam’s foreign policy in the 21<sup>st</sup> Century: Balancing global powers. Int J Political Sci Governance 2025;7(6):155-161. DOI:
10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i6b.576
