Betts, Richard K

Abstract
Vietnam is fast emerging from the shadows of Chinese dominance and asserting itself in a way it had never done before. Its inclusion in the Association of South-east Asian Nations has paved the way for greater economic cooperation with its neighbors, particularly India. After Vietnam’s alienation from the Soviet Union the United States has become more favorably disposed toward the development in the region. However its relations with China need to be reviewed to ensure stability in South-east Asia.