Since the beginning of the 21st century, international relations have undergone profound structural and dynamic transformations. Globalization continues to expand but simultaneously faces new challenges such as strategic competition among major powers, geopolitical conflicts, protectionist trends, and global issues like climate change, pandemics, and digital transformation. The shift towards a multipolar order and the increasing role of non-state actors have made the international environment increasingly complex and unpredictable.
In this context, Vietnam needs to clearly identify new trends to build a proactive, flexible, and effective integration strategy. The seminar "New Trends in International Relations from the Beginning of the 21st Century and Their Impact on Vietnam" was organized to analyze the prominent changes in the international environment and assess their multifaceted impact on Vietnam, thereby proposing orientations and solutions to enhance the effectiveness of foreign relations and the country's international standing.
The details are as follows:
Time: 8:30-11:30 AM, Friday, May 22, 2026
Location: Room 304, Building E, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, 336 Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi, Vietnam.
SEMINAR PROGRAM
NEW TRENDS IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS SINCE THE BEGINNING OF THE 21ST CENTURY AND THEIR IMPACT ON VIETNAM
Time | Content | Moderator/Speaker |
Morning Session (Session 1 and Session 2) Co-chairs: Prof. Dr. Hoang Khac Nam - Dr. Le Lena | ||
| 7.50 - 8.15 | Welcoming delegates, registration | Organizing Committee |
| 8:15 - 8:20 | Statement of purpose, introduction of experts and delegates. | Dr. Nguyen Thuy Chi Faculty of Politics and International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi |
| 8:20 - 8:30 | Opening remarks | - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dang Thi Thu Huong, Vice Rector, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. |
| Session 1: Changes in the World Order at the Beginning of the 21st Century | ||
| 8:30 - 8:45 | The rise of China, Donald Trump, and US security policy. | Professor Robert Ross Boston College Political Science Department |
| 8:45 – 9:00 | The role of multilateralism by 2035 and Vietnam's policy orientation. | Associate Professor, Doctor, Ambassador Dang Dinh Quy Former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam |
| 9:00 – 9:15 | The New World Order and its Implications for Vietnam | Dr. Arkadiy Eremin Institute of Educational and Liberal Sciences, VinUniversity |
| 9:15 – 9:45 | Discussion Session 1 | |
| 9:45 - 10:00 | Take souvenir photos, take a break. | All delegates |
| Session 2: New Strategic and Technological Trends | ||
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Major trends in 21st-century international relations and Vietnam's choices. | Dr. Nguyen Manh Hung Former Deputy Head of the Standing Committee of the Central Committee for Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of Vietnam |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | The power behind algorithms: Vietnam, Europe, and the geopolitics of disruptive technologies. | Associate Professor. Dr. Visvaldis Valtenbergs: Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Latvia |
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Comments and Discussion Session 2 | |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | Conclusion of the workshop | Prof. Dr. Hoang Khac Nam |
The organizing committee cordially invites distinguished delegates to attend and participate in the discussion at the seminar.
To attend the event, please register via QR code.before May 20, 2026.
For further information, please contact: Dr. Nguyen Thuy Chi. Phone number: 0968398945, Email:thuychi@vnu.edu.vn.
The Organizing Committee would like to express its sincere gratitude and looks forward to welcoming you./.
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