The Ministry of Public Security has quietly released a draft decree on combating fake news during the early days of...

​A party membership card is not a strict requirement to enter politics in Việt Nam. According to the law, any...

“When you leave, the Party calls you a traitor; When you return, the Party calls you an overseas Vietnamese.” This...

Whenever large anti-government protests erupt globally, Việt Nam’s state media is quick to label them “color revolutions.” This rhetoric has...

The Politburo is the single institution through which nearly all of Việt Nam’s major changes must pass. This group of...

With the conclusion of the 14th Party Congress, party personnel matters are effectively settled. The “internal” arrangements are finalized: the...

The script is familiar: appear on state television, read a prepared confession, deny any police torture, and appeal for leniency....

Security forces, including police and military units, were mobilized. Banners lined the major streets, approximately 1,500 tablets were distributed to...

Author’s Note: The author wishes to thank Professor Arijit Mazumdar, PhD in Political Science, for his insightful discussions and scholarly suggestions that...

In many countries, politics unfolds in the public eye. Citizens can watch televised debates of lawmakers arguing over bills or...