The WEF ASEAN, scheduled to be held in Hanoi from September 11-13, is one of the major multilateral external relations activities to be held in Vietnam in 2018, with the participation of the many high-ranking leaders from the ASEAN member countries and other countries in the region, in addition to major international organisations and nearly 1,000 representatives from leading global corporations, and hundreds of international correspondents. The successful organisation of this event has been identified as a foreign policy focus of Vietnam in 2018, contributing to the concretisation of the Party and State guidelines in order to improve the quality and efficiency of multilateral foreign affairs, as well as make practical contributions to the ASEAN Community building process, and further enhance Vietnam's position in the region and in the international arena. Vietnam is a reliable and preferred partner of WEF in the region Since Vietnam and the WEF began their cooperation in 1989, the WEF … [Read more...] about Successfully hosting WEF ASEAN, a focus of Vietnam’s foreign policy in 2018
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Book on Indonesian foreign policy released
PhD Vighanshu Shekar (second from left) is the author of the “Indonesia’s Foreign Policy and Grand Strategy in the 21st Century: Rise of an Indo-Pacific Power” book. (Photo: VNA) Jakarta (VNA) – The “Indonesia’s Foreign Policy and Grand Strategy in the 21st Century: Rise of an Indo-Pacific Power” book was introduced by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 29. Written by PhD Vighanshu Shekar from the American University’s ASEAN Study Centre, the book focuses on changes in Indonesian foreign policy in the 21st century, with the country seeking to position itself as a great power in the region. The book is a combination of the neo-classical realism and social identity theory to reset the country’s foreign policy while emphasising domestic drivers and limitations in its international behaviours. There are three main parts in the book: “emerging power” part explaining the change in Indonesia’s position … [Read more...] about Book on Indonesian foreign policy released
Ambassador: Vietnam’s foreign policy to focus on APEC 2017
The Hanoitimes - Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh recently said that hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in 2017 successfully is the focus of Vietnam’s foreign policy. Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Pham Quang Vinh He made the remarks while addressing a special discussion within the framework of the annual meeting of the US’s National Centre for APEC (NCAPEC), as a representative of the host country of APEC 2017. Vietnam always gives prominence to the strategic and economic significance of APEC 2017, he said, noting that the country is working on the summit’s theme which will focus on how to create a new momentum for APEC economies on the back of the sluggish global economy. In that spirit, the country has consulted other APEC members about such issues as regional economic connectivity, sustainable growth, start-ups, global value chain, business competitiveness, food security and sustainable agriculture adaptable to … [Read more...] about Ambassador: Vietnam’s foreign policy to focus on APEC 2017
Not all of Donald Trump’s foreign policy positions are crazy
At a recent campaign rally, Donald Trump defended former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein's record on terrorism, noting that Hussein was a "bad guy" who was nevertheless very efficient at "killing terrorists." House Speaker Paul Ryan immediately distanced himself from Trump's remarks, and leading Republican donors jumped in with criticism as well. Throughout his campaign, Trump has repeatedly angered Washington’s Republican foreign policy establishment with his views on America’s role in the world. Although Trump did not repeat these views during his nomination speech on Thursday, in an interview Wednesday he suggested he might revisit the United States' willingness to defend its NATO allies – drawing an immediate rebuke from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham. Some of Trump’s foreign policy ideas are downright dangerous. Two of his ideas, for instance – forcing Mexico to pay for a new border wall and banning Muslims from entering the United States – … [Read more...] about Not all of Donald Trump’s foreign policy positions are crazy
On foreign policies of US president in the second term (2013-2016)
Since 20 January 2009, Mr. B.Obama assumed his presidency with a burden left behind by his predecessor: an America weak in all fields. Thus, all adjustments in internal and external policies of President B.Obama have focused on overcoming consequences left by the previous government and seeking new solutions and policies to bring America out of the bottom of the crisis and restore its role and image in the international arena. In terms of foreign policies, President Obama has made use of all possible opportunities for dialogues and commitments for cooperation from countries, including "hard-to-please" opponents; paid attention to values of global cooperation; cared for building broad security partnership and assisted allies and friends. The fundamental difference in thinking and planning of national security strategy in general and in foreign policies in particular of President Obama's Government as compared with the predecessor's government is the renouncement of the unilateral … [Read more...] about On foreign policies of US president in the second term (2013-2016)