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Israel and Vietnam are linked through their evolving bilateral cooperation in technology and defense as Vietnam seeks alternatives to Russian military assets [1]. Furthermore, Israel's geopolitical actions, such as the assault on Iran, influence Vietnam's regional foreign policy calculations [2], [3].
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What Comes Next? Iran Through a Middle Powers Lens belfercenter.org 3 facts
claimThe recent U.S.–Israeli assault on Iran represents a rupture in the regional order that impacts middle powers like Vietnam.
claimIsrael adds a layer of complexity to the foreign policy calculations of Vietnam.
claimVietnam has deepened its cooperation with Israel in the sectors of technology and defense, a shift driven by the sanctions-related difficulties Vietnam faces in maintaining its traditional reliance on Russian military assets.