Book Review
From Communist Prisons to the Roman Curia: The Journey of Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận
I once wrote about Cardinal Nguyễn Văn Thuận’s Con Đường Hy Vọng (The Road of Hope) for a book
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The Vietnamese Tradition of Patriotism and Protest
A 1975 article in the U.S. newspaper The Forum once described Vietnamese refugees protesting to urge the United Nations
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The Alchemy of Activism
Thirteen years ago, my path into activism began. For more than two decades, I had lived in denial, self-contempt, and
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To Phạm Đoan Trang, the Colleague I Have Never Met
Dear Phạm Đoan Trang, I have never had the privilege of meeting you. I write this from an office—a
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The Silent Press and the Facade of Moral Superiority
The recent and unsettling silence of the media surrounding the sudden death of Dr. Hoàng Phương Mai offers a vivid
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A Private Post, A Public Shaming: The Case of Chu Ngọc Quang Vinh
In September 2024, a social media storm erupted around 16-year-old Chu Ngọc Quang Vinh, a 12th-grade English major at Nguyễn
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Lawmaking at Lightning Speed: Việt Nam's Citizens Pay the Price
At the 50th session of the National Assembly Standing Committee, Chairperson Trần Thanh Mẫn voiced his frustration with the government,
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When Even KOLs Need Policing: The Paradox of Control and Freedom in Việt Nam
In Việt Nam, an old adage has long shaped public perception: “Whatever is the problem, let the police take care
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VinFast, the Police, and the Roots of a Chilling Legal Culture
Võ Văn Quản wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luat Khoa Magazine on May 4, 2021. *** Recently,
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Vingroup’s Civil Lawsuits Highlight Shifts in Việt Nam’s Legal Culture
Đan Thanh wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on Sept. 25, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
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Gratitude Culture and Politicized Education
Đan Thanh wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on Sept. 5, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh
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The 100,000 VND Gift and the Digital Panopticon Prison
Nguyễn Quang A wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on September 15, 2025. Đàm
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A One-Sided Game: Human Rights and Business Interests in Việt Nam
Đan Thanh wrote this article in Vietnamese and published it in Luật Khoa Magazine on July 18, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh