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.
Party Congress of Unity
The Communist Party of Vietnam sets ambitious economic goals for the country
Indonesia’s Revolt against Oligarchy
The uprising of 2025 might just have been the beginning of further struggles
Vietnam and Trump's Trade War
The new US-tariffs of 20 percent pose a challenge to Hanoi’s export-based growth strategy
Unity in Diversity
RLS' Giang Duong is looking at how the ASEAN group of states is defining its role in a multipolar world.
Clean Cars, Dirty Nickel
Nickel plays a critical role in the green transition as it is one of essential feedstocks for lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles. This study maps the supply chain of battery-grade nickel, starting from the production in Indonesia.
Multilateralism amid Turbulence
Former UN Representative Dang Dinh Quy examines the future of international relations. As tensions across the Indo-Pacific mount, Dang argues, ASEAN must rally around common interests.
ASEAN Links to Major Powers
Author Vo Xuan Vinh analyzes the bloc's relations to China, the US, Japan and India. He shows that ASEAN-led mechanisms now play a decisive role in enabling cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.
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.
Thailand's Rainbow Capitalism
Activists describe the legalization of the "marriage for all" as a milestone. However, more needs to be done to protect the LGBT+ community.
Stability amid Global Changes
Former ASEAN Secretary-General Le Luong Minh discusses the association's current predicaments. Only by remaining faithful to its principles, the bloc will be able to seize the opportunities at hand.