To Lam's Diplomatic Dance: Vietnam's Bid for Maritime Supremacy Vietnamese President and Communist Party Chief To Lam recently visited Russia and France, sparking a mix of intrigue and strategic analysis from observers worldwide.
On closer inspection, this trip reveals more than just a clever diplomatic maneuver. The timing of To Lam's visit is telling.
Just last month, Vietnam lodged strong protests against China over new infrastructure developments and land reclamation in the disputed South China Sea.