Hanoi’s growing role in nuclear diplomacy is a sign of multilateral trust
Vietnam is stepping into a sensitive and strategically significant arena: nuclear diplomacy. As Hanoi expands its engagement with international nuclear frameworks, including safeguards, non-proliferation initiatives, and peaceful nuclear energy cooperation, it signals a deepening level of trust among global partners. This shift reflects Vietnam’s growing role as a responsible stakeholder in a region often marked by strategic rivalry and great power competition.
Learn how Vietnam is leveraging nuclear diplomacy to strengthen its international partnerships, enhance regional stability, and position itself as a bridge between larger powers while maintaining its independent foreign policy. Moreover, the implications for the broader Asia-Pacific, where nuclear issues intersect with energy security, maritime disputes, and evolving multilateral mechanisms.
James Borton, Senior Fellow at FPI, wrote in South China Morning Post on June 28, 2025, about Vietnam’s role in advancing nuclear diplomacy.