Opinion-Section
Hà Nội’s Trống Đồng Stadium: A Development Boost or Urban Showmanship?
On Dec. 19, 2025, Hà Nội broke ground on the Olympic Sports Urban Area, a massive project spanning more than
Transnational Repression
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Politics
Việt Nam’s Insiduous Calculation Behind Y Quỳnh B’Đắp’s Extradition
On Nov. 26, a Thai court upheld the extradition of Y Quỳnh B’Đắp, essentially allowing the Thai government to
Book Review
No Safe Haven: The Extradition of Y Quỳnh B’Đăp and a Need for Reform
Less than 48 hours after a Thai appellate court ruling, Ê Đê human rights activist Y Quỳnh B’Đăp was
Opinion-Section
In the Shadow of the UN, Thailand Signs a Vietnamese Refugee’s Death Warrant
Bangkok often gloats on the global stage, hosting the massive United Nations regional headquarters and aggressively campaigning for a seat
Vietnam Briefing
Thailand Quietly Hands Refugee Y Quỳnh B’Đăp Over to Việt Nam Despite Legal Petitions
Key Events * Cross-Border Repression Fears Intensify as Thailand Returns Y Quỳnh B’Đăp to Việt Nam; * Government Struggles to Respond
Opinion-Section
The Silent Passing of Tulku Hungkar Dorje: A Call for Transparency and Justice
The recent death of Tulku Hungkar Dorje, a revered Tibetan Buddhist lama, in Hồ Chí Minh City has raised serious
Vietnam Briefing
Thai Court Schedules Extradition Hearing for Montagnard Activist Y Quynh Bdap
Key events: * Thai Court Sets Extradition Hearing for Montagnard Activist Y Quynh Bdap * State Department Upgrades Vietnam’s Trafficking in