[Book] Vietnam in a Changing World

The world is changing – daily news reports show a continuous, relentless stream of events across the Earth, in every field. Life is constantly evolving, drawing every nation and every people into its cycle. Successive waves of civilization have propelled humanity from the agricultural age, through the industrial age, to the information age. The first industrial revolution is now entering its fourth. These achievements are transforming the material and spiritual lives of humankind, impacting every nation, international relations, and society as a whole, both positively and negatively.

In the context of global changes, how does each country fare and respond? Vietnam must constantly answer this question through domestic and foreign policy solutions, some successful and some unsuccessful, leaving behind valuable lessons and raising many issues that need to be addressed.

In that context, the projectVietnam in a changing worldApproaching the subject from a historical and scientific perspective, the book aims to understand, analyze, and reflect on the past and the years to come. The book is divided into six sections based on the following themes:

Part 1:President Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese revolutionary pathAnalyze the major aspects of President Ho Chi Minh's thought and activities through significant historical events and heartfelt advice.Testamentof Him.

Part 2:Vietnam and its traditional diplomatic relations.It covers topics ranging from general theories of international relations to traditional ties between Vietnam and China and other countries in the region.

Part 3:East Asia – A region of great changeDelve into modern-day relationships in East Asia, primarily focusing on ASEAN's activities over the past half-century, its transition from an Association to a Community.

Part 4:Vietnam in the process of reform and international integration.It refers to the policies, progress, and achievements of the Doi Moi (Renovation) process in Vietnam.

Part 5:Vietnam and the issue of borders and maritime territories.This discussion focuses on maritime space, maritime awareness, and the defense of islands and seas throughout history; it also analyzes the historical basis for the demarcation of Vietnam's northern and southwestern borders.

ConclusionThe book concludes with the analysis "Vietnam in the Whirlpool of the Bipolar World Order," reviewing the steps of the Vietnamese revolution in its international relations through the periods before, during, and after the Cold War, spanning from the beginning of the 20th century to the beginning of the 21st century.

ConstructionVietnam in a changing worldThis book is a compilation of research findings from numerous scientists working at universities and research institutes in Vietnam. It is built on the principle of "welcoming consensus and respecting differences." It also serves as a source of inspiration and academic exchange for researchers.

Hanoi, July 2017

Hong Duong