Vietnam, US may upgrade ties to strategic partnership next year: Thayer
The two former war foes have seen a number of milestones over the past quarter century.
The two former war foes have seen a number of milestones over the past quarter century.
No meeting regarding to Code of Conduct in the South China Sea has been held since the beginning of this year.
The Vietnam expert said other ASEAN members can look to Vietnam’s experience in containing the novel coronavirus.
Efforts to keep economic stability and security seem to be the most concerning challenges.
At present, China does not have the capacity to declare a military ADIZ over the entire South China Sea.
The move provides the legal rationale for naval and air operations.
The latest patrols took place on April 28-29 without encountering any unsafe or unprofessional behavior from Chinese military.
The cancellation of the US-ASEAN Leaders’ Special Meeting will undermine Vietnam’s role as ASEAN Chair, according to Prof. Thayer.