Strengthening US-Vietnam relations: A common battle against China

The relations between the US and Vietnam have undergone a remarkable transformation; from the turbulent history of the Vietnam War to forging stronger trade linkages and security cooperation in the recent past.

In the light of a ‘new era’ of the relationship between the US and Vietnam, this article traces the areas of mutual cooperation between the two countries; factors that may pave the way for a ‘US-led coalition among