Nguyen Cong Tung 阮功松

New in Foreign Policy Analysis 🚨 China–Vietnam ties are more stable than they “should” be. This paper shows how relational power—expectations, restraint, and long-term stability—explains why. academic.oup.com/fpa/article-ab…

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Walking a Tightrope ONCE MORE… How has Trump’s return shaped Vietnam’s approach to US-China rivalry? Check out my latest in @IssuesStudies ! worldscientific.com/doi/10.1142/S1…

Small and middle powers must therefore prioritize strategic autonomy. This means avoiding excessive dependence on any single great power. At the same time, states can pursue selective alignment where opportunities emerge.

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Finally, what does Trump 2.0 mean for the Global South? My new article argues that the changing global order creates both risks and opportunities for smaller states.

3. Regionalization of global supply chains Tariffs and technological competition are fragmenting the global economy into regional blocs. Three emerging production hubs are forming: 🇺🇸 North American supply chains 🇪🇺 European manufacturing networks 🇨🇳 East Asian production systems

2. (continued) Meanwhile, regional institutions such as ASEAN, the EU, and BRICS are gaining greater relevance in global governance.

2. Decentralization of the global security architecture Trump’s pressure on NATO and allies is pushing countries toward strategic autonomy. Europe is increasing defense spending and reconsidering long-term dependence on U.S. security guarantees.

1. The “East Rising, West Declining” dynamic Trump’s transactional diplomacy and unilateral policies have eroded trust in U.S. leadership. This creates political space for China and other Global South actors.

In this new article, I argue that Trump’s return to power is accelerating three structural shifts in the global order.

My new article examines how Donald Trump’s return to the White House is accelerating structural changes in the global order. Is the disruption we see today about one leader—or deeper shifts in global power?

🚨NEW ARTICLE🚨 Nguyen (2026) explains how, despite a contentious history and context, Vietnam attaches importance to its bilateral relationship with China, using a relational power framework, providing three propositions to explain these interactions. doi.org/10.1093/fpa/or…

New in Foreign Policy Analysis 🚨 China–Vietnam ties are more stable than they “should” be. This paper shows how relational power—expectations, restraint, and long-term stability—explains why. academic.oup.com/fpa/article-ab…

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New Publication Alert! The US-China tech race in semiconductors, AI, and 5G is reshaping global supply chains. How does Vietnam navigate this rivalry? Find out in my latest publication in Political Science. @PolSciNZ tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Our new journal, Pluriversal International Relations, is calling for paper submission! #fullyopenaccess bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/journals/pluri…

In our latest issue, @drumtung examines the effectiveness of Vietnam’s economic statecraft in Laos and Cambodia. While #Vietnam has achieved partial success, its influence over its neighbours has declined relative to China’s growing dominance. bit.ly/TPR_NguyenCT_N…

@YoungChulCho I really like the river bank! It’s relaxing to stroll over there.

Chuncheon in October