Politics

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...

The slogan “Ý Đảng, Lòng Dân (the Party’s will aligns with the people’s aspirations)” is meaningless unless tested through data,...

The escalating unrest in Iran is making international headlines. What began as public frustrations over economic conditions and a weakening...

An election implies a choice. It implies a contest of visions, a debate over the future, and a mandate granted...

Media outlets were saturated last week with coverage of the 14th Congress of the Communist Party, an event described as...

The 14th Party Congress has settled one of its most consequential activities: the election of the new Central Committee of...

While conventions are routine political events, there are a few gatherings that shape a nation’s direction and destiny. The National...

In 2021, Nguyễn Phú Trọng was re-elected as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Việt Nam for a third...

Knowing that a Party Congress matters because it shapes Việt Nam’s politics for the next five years is merely the...