Vietnam's cultural identity as a strategic asset in global integration
Original framing: “Culture viewed as soft power of Vietnam's international integration” — startpage news
Vietnam's cultural confidence is rooted in a long history of resisting foreign domination, from Chinese rule to French and American interventions. This historical resilience informs its current strategy of using culture as a tool of soft power in international relations.
Vietnam's cultural strategy is a multifaceted approach that blends historical resilience, national identity, and global aspirations.
While it draws on deep historical roots and East Asian models of cultural diplomacy, it risks marginalizing indigenous and minority voices in the process. By integrating more inclusive and participatory practices, Vietnam can strengthen its cultural soft power while fostering internal cohesion. The country's future success in this domain will depend on its ability to balance state-driven narratives with grassroots cultural expressions and to adapt to the evolving digital landscape of global cultural exchange.