U.S. Institute of Peace

04/16/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/16/2024 10:04

The Current Situation in Vietnam

Nearly 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War, and more than a quarter-century since the normalization of U.S.-Vietnam relations, Vietnam is emerging as a rising power at the heart of the Indo-Pacific region and an increasingly important U.S. partner. Once one of the world's poorest and most isolated countries, Vietnam is now a middle-income country with a dynamic, young population and a promising future.