Trump 2.0’s First Address to Congress: Partisan Divide, Far-Right Rhetoric, and Radical Individualism?

China's Military Drills Outside the South China Sea: Strategic Implications

Viet Nam's baseline in the Gulf of Tonkin: an Overview and a Commentary

On February 21, 2025, the Vietnamese Government issued a declaration establishing Viet Nam's baseline for measuring the breadth of Viet Nam’s territorial seas in the Gulf of Tonkin (or Gulf of Bac Bo).

Is "Bipartisan Consensus" on China Witnessed across Different U.S. Government Levels?

Deep Seek and the South China Sea: From Controversy to Policy Adversity

DeepSeek’s responses on the South China Sea could suggest apprehensions for Vietnam, not just regarding territorial disputes but also sovereignty in cyberspace.

New Tariff Measures of the Trump Administration and China's Responses

Does Trump 2.0 Truly Intend to Buy Greenland?

Trump 2.0 and the South China Sea: Strategic Stability, Tactical Adjustments

U.S. policy related to the South China Sea (SCS), influenced by multiple domestic and international factors, is embedded within the broader framework of U.S. policy toward China and the region. Under Trump 2.0, such a policy is anticipated to experience significant changes, thus prompting some unresolved questions on whether the SCS issue will remain salient in U.S. foreign policy. If yes, then in...

Trump 2.0’s first series of executive orders & implications for the region

US Military Aids Under President Drawdown Authority for Taiwan: Potential Hurdle and Regional Implications

On 23 December, the United States announced a USD 571.3m military aid package for Taiwan under the President Drawdown Authority (PDA), which is the US third military aid package for Taiwan under the PDA to date. While this mechanism seemingly allows the US to strengthen Taiwan’s defense in a more drastic and effective manner, in practice PDA military aids might not meet expectations, while having a...