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Vietnam's 14th Congress Prioritizes Diplomacy Over Military Force

11/27/2025

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Vietnam Strengthens Diplomacy

Vietnam's 14th National Congress signals a strategic shift, making diplomacy a core, frequent mission alongside national defense.
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) aims to counter great power rivalry and raise Vietnam's international profile.
This shift follows lessons from past conflicts about costly force reliance.
The CPV will complement the 'Three Nos' policy, renouncing military alliances and the use of force, by strengthening diplomacy and inter-agency cooperation.

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Cunliffe Advocates Localism

Philip Cunliffe argues that the national interest is not absolute but contestable, shaped by perspectives.
He critiques post-Cold War globalization for distancing policymaking from local communities and abstract ideals.
He advocates local discussions on national interest, arguing ambiguity enables public engagement and sovereignty control.
The shift is relevant for Denmark, which reassesses its role in the American-led global order amid changing U.S. policies.

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Vietnam Strengthens Diplomacy

Vietnam's 14th National Congress signals a strategic shift, making diplomacy a core, frequent mission alongside national defense.
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) aims to counter great power rivalry and raise Vietnam's international profile.
This shift follows lessons from past conflicts about costly force reliance.
The CPV will complement the 'Three Nos' policy, renouncing military alliances and the use of force, by strengthening diplomacy and inter-agency cooperation.

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