Publications

Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung Hanoi office regularly publishes a wide range of resources on issues relevant to Southeast Asia and beyond. All our articles, books and research papers are free to access. Together with our partners, we strive to enrich political debates, shed light on key issues, and offer up different perspectives on regional and global challenges. We have categorized our publications according to topics and countries. Please use the tags below.

Spurred towards a Shared Future

Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam exemplifies a shift in China's foreign policy, further turning towards its southern neighbors. Amid the US's trade war chaos, his efforts were well received.

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Reform or Revolution?

Vietnam is undertaking an ambitious restructuring of its political and administrative system.

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The Values of Socialism

Socialism is understood through various approaches: as an ideal, a doctrine, and a social regime. This book brings together national and international scholars to discuss the relevance and future of socialist thought.

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Building Socialism in Vietnam

Ten contributions representative of the domestic debate over Socialism in Vietnam by leading Vietnamese scholars and politicians

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Educational Cooperation with the GDR

From 1955 to 1989, Vietnam sent a large number of trainees and students to the universities, technical and vocational schools of the German Democratic Republic as part of the broader cooperation between these two socialist states.

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Social Justice and Market Economy

Social equity is an essential and legitimate aspiration of human and the core value of socialism. For over 30 years, along with the economic growth, social equity has become one of the important and prerequisite requirements in Vietnam.

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Fighting for National Liberation

The Communist International struggled incessantly for the rights of oppressed peoples of the world. This article highlights its impact on the Vietnamese revolution and the implementation of its policies by the Communist Party of Vietnam.

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Internationalism, Then and Now

In Vietnam, true international solidarity was first introduced and developed during the twentieth century through the revolutionary activities of Ho Chi Minh.

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Beyond Development

This notable book has been translated into Burmese, Khmer and Vietnamese to strengthen the dialogue on alternatives to development between Latin America and the Mekong region.

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Marx on Justice and Democracy

Marx's 200th birthday serves as an opportunity to reflect on the relevance of his thought today. This edited book covers the proceedings of an international conference in Hanoi on the relationship between social justice and democracy.

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