Author: Nguyen Chi Thanh
Published: 20 Apr 2026
Vietnam’s pursuit of Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships has long been part of its foreign policy calculus. The challenge now is maintaining coherence across this wider network.
Vietnam’s recent wave of upgraded Comprehensive Strategic Partnerships (CSP) reflects an expansion of its diplomatic network and a broader effort to recalibrate its foreign policy in response to a more complex regional environment. At the 14th National Party Congress, the leadership emphasised a more proactive and responsible approach to international engagement. The rapid elevation of ties with diverse partners, ranging from major powers and middle powers to key regional actors, signals a more forward-looking approach to expand Vietnam’s engagement while maintaining strategic autonomy.
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