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democracy
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The Specter, the Phở, and the Ballot
Whenever Vietnamese people discuss the cost of living, they often turn to a familiar metric: the price of a bowl of phở. Many still remember when a bowl cost 20,000,…
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HistoryMembers
Why Phan Châu Trinh’s Ideas Remain Unfulfilled in Việt Nam
The national growth (and democratization) movement that Phan Châu Trinh initiated in Việt Nam at the beginning of the 20th century (1905-1907) was both comprehensive and just. Phan Châu Trinh’s…
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PoliticsMembers
The Future of Việt Nam: Choosing the Right Institutional Framework—Part 2
If Việt Nam were to transition into a democracy, it would face an important choice regarding its governmental model. Should it adopt a parliamentary democracy, akin to Japan or Germany,…
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PoliticsMembers
The Future of Việt Nam: Which Political System Actually Works? – Part 1
“Looking back at history, any wise people—who know how to rely on their own strength and independence, and who strive to secure their common interests—will steadily move toward a path…
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Vietnam BriefingMembers
Police Arrest Tran Khac Duc, Member of Pro-Democracy Group; State Leaders Congratulate Trump on His Election Win
Key Events Tran Khac Duc, Member of Pro-Democracy Group, Arrested Under Article 117 International Federation of Journalists Condemns Duong Van Thai’s Sentencing, Calls for the Release of All Media Workers…
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PoliticsMembers
Donald Trump’s “Transactional Politics,” Unlikely a Blessing for Democracy in Vietnam (or Taiwan)
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency deeply divides America, yet the mood in Vietnam is vastly lopsided. Since political surveys are practically prohibited in the country, people often look to…
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OpinionMembers
‘Convenience Christianity’ Will Destroy Democracy
During a webinar for Vietnamese professionals, a 39-year-old male named Rich Vu speaks about his experiences as a Vietnamese American entrepreneur in Saigon. The color of his black eyebrows and…
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Book ReviewMembers
Lessons from South Vietnam’s Nation-Building Efforts in Its Brief 20-year Existence
The dominant narratives regarding the Vietnam War have consistently been interpreted by two main narrators: the Hanoi leadership and the United States. Meanwhile, the vision and perspectives of the South…
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PoliticsMembers
The Deja Vu of Rising Autocracy
During the past few days, the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been at the center of attention for the international community. This concern, however, has not been limited to the…
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PoliticsMembers
Tyranny On The Rise: The Steady Growth of Authoritarianism Worldwide
The ideological clash between democracy and authoritarianism has been at the forefront of the development of the modern world. Best illustrated during the Cold War, the discord between these two…
