Vietnamese Foreign Policy in the Post-Doi Moi Era: A Case for Strategic Autonomy
Journal: TRaNS Trans -Regional and -National Studies of Southeast Asia
Year: 2026

Abstract Vietnam’s foreign policy – centred on multilateralisation, diversification, and international integration – has transformed the country’s economic fortunes and elevated its international standing. Throughout the Doi Moi era, Vietnam has cultivated a strong network of bilateral and multilateral frameworks to further its economic aspirations and protect its national sovereignty. It has leveraged astute diplomacy to navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Since the Thirteenth National