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RLS Southeast Asia regularly publishes political analyses and working papers on current and relevant topics from the Mekong Region. Together with our partners, we shed light on different opinions and introduce perspectives on pressing social and ecological questions and challenges. The publications are categorized according to topics and countries and can be selected using the links below.

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Fighting for National Liberation

In the 24 years of its existence (1919–43), the Communist International (Comintern) struggled incessantly for the rights of the proletariat and oppressed peoples of the world. In this time, it quickly became the largest globally operating revolutionary organization.

[Vietnamese only] Some Outstanding Issues of Vietnam in the First Nine Months & Policy Recommendations

800 copies of the book “Some outstanding issues of Vietnam in the first 9 months, and policy recommendations” have been printed and distributed to all National Assembly Members, and other relevant agencies in October and November 2020. The book provides NA members with overall picture of Vietnam situation in the first 9 months of 2020, with critical analysis and assessments from different perspectives. Learning from Dr. Nguyen Van Hien, president of ILS, the book has received positive feedbacks from many National Assembly members. Mr. Luu Binh Nhuong, one of NA member said that it is a valuable reference resource for him and other NA members.

Participation in new-generation RTAs: How does it impact labour relations in Vietnam?

As a part of CPTPP and EVFTA, Vietnam shall be bound by the labour protection regulations provided by the above-mentioned chapters. What will be the legal impact of this situation on labour relations in Vietnam?

Karl Marx's thoughts on Social Justice and Democracy and its current relevance

Proceedings of the International Conference on "Karl Marx's thoughts on Social Justice and Democracy and its current relevance" co-organized by RLS SEA. Hanoi office and the Institute of Philosophy (IoP - VASS) in October 2018.

Communal Foreign Policy: A Tool for Achieving Target Goals and for the Progression of Social Equality in the Global South and Global North

In his working paper the author Mr Khai Phung is aiming to introduce the concept of district partnerships as a tool of communal foreign policy.

Baseline Desk Study on Policy Directions and Development Models through Vietnam’s Constitutions

This report analyses prominent features of policy directions and development models as evidenced by five Vietnam’s Constitutions (1946, 1959, 1980, 1992, 2013) with a focus on the current one (the 2013 Constitution), thus providing recommendations to programs of Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung (RLS) in Vietnam during the period of 2015-2020.

[German only] Vietnam 2011 - A review

In this German language report the authors Nadja Charaby and Felix Münster summarise the developments in Vietnam during the last year.