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Vietnam
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What Comes Next? Iran Through a Middle Powers Lens belfercenter.org Mar 3, 2026 21 facts
claimVietnam maintains contingency plans to protect or evacuate approximately 10,000 Vietnamese workers located in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait.
claimVietnam anchors its diplomacy in international law and United Nations Charter principles, specifically emphasizing the non-use of force and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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.
claimVietnam's foreign policy is characterized as multi-directional, diversified, and proactively integrative, often referred to as 'Bamboo Diplomacy'.
accountVietnam has maintained historical diplomatic ties with Iran since 1973.
claimVietnam has upgraded its diplomatic relations with the United States to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which is Vietnam's highest diplomatic tier.
quoteOn February 28, the government of Vietnam issued a statement calling on "all relevant parties to exercise maximum restraint, immediately cease escalatory actions, protect civilians and essential infrastructure."
claimThe United States is Vietnam's leading export market and a major partner in technology, investment, and education.
claimVietnam's economy is highly trade-dependent, meaning disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz or shipping reroutes away from the Suez or Red Sea corridors would increase logistics costs for the country.
claimVietnam's public statements regarding international conflicts reflect a policy of calibrated neutrality and principled consistency.
claimVietnam's political options are shaped by its historical relationships with Iran and traditional partners including Russia, China, North Korea, and Cuba.
claimVietnam's 'Bamboo Diplomacy' is being tested by the recent U.S.–Israeli assault on Iran, which creates a more turbulent and violent global environment.
claimThe strategic objectives of the government of Vietnam (Hanoi) are to protect its strategic autonomy, preserve economic resilience, and defend an international-law-based stance.
claimVietnam's strategic objectives are to protect its strategic autonomy, preserve economic resilience, and defend an international-law-based stance.
claimDisruptions around the Strait of Hormuz and shipping rerouting away from the Suez or Red Sea corridors would increase logistics costs for Vietnam's trade-dependent economy.
claimVietnam studies escalation ladders, deterrence failure, and the use of drones and precision strikes in the Middle East to inform its own risk environment, including the South China Sea.
measurementVietnam aims for a 10% economic growth target for the current year, which could be complicated by rising oil and gas prices resulting from regional conflict in the Middle East.
claimVietnam intends to maintain its 'Bamboo Diplomacy' strategy while implementing practical guardrails, including economic shock planning and the management of exposure to sanctions and reputational risks.
quoteOn March 3, the government of Vietnam sharpened its diplomatic stance by opposing "the use of force against sovereign states, especially against civilian infrastructure, which results in the deaths of many civilians," while urging parties to comply with international law, the UN Charter, and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org May 22, 2025 2 facts
referenceMeredith Reid Sarkees and Frank Wayman documented a list of historical conflicts and their major participants in their 2010 book 'Resort to War: 1816–2007', including the Crimean War (1853–1856, France/Great Britain/Ottoman Empire/Russia), the Lopez War (1864–1870, Argentina/Brazil/Paraguay/Uruguay), the Russo-Turkish War (1877–1878, Russia/Ottoman Empire), the Boer War (1899–1902, Great Britain/Boers), the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905, Japan/Russia), the Russo-Polish War (1919–1921, Poland/Soviet Union), the Italo-Ethiopian War (1935–1936, Ethiopia/Italy), the Korean War (1950–1953, United States/North Korea/China/South Korea), the Vietnam War (1965–1975, United States/South Vietnam/North Vietnam), the Sino-Vietnamese War (1979–1987, Vietnam/China), the Soviet-Afghan War (1979–1989, Soviet Union/Afghanistan), and the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988, Iran/Iraq).
accountThe United States' withdrawal from South Vietnam contributed to the collapse of the South Vietnamese government and the subsequent creation of a unified communist Vietnam.
The Geopolitics of the Russian-Ukrainian War: Implications for Africa ... eu-opensci.org Aug 3, 2024 1 fact
claimThe United States conducted military invasions in Grenada (1983), Vietnam (1965–1968), Cuba (Bay of Pigs), Panama (1989–1990), and Iraq (2003).