← Contributors Jackson Lopez Jackson Lopez is a geopolitical analyst for the Sri Lanka-based Regional Centre for Strategic Studies, writing from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Articles by Jackson Lopez (2) Jackson Lopez 5 Sep 2025 In Vietnam’s case, what, exactly, is the target of Trump’s “transshipment” tariffs? Ill-defined enforcement and geopolitical realities may see Washington’s measures favour Beijing over Hanoi. Jackson Lopez 17 Jul 2025 The fallacy of Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy Vietnam is prioritising appeasement of the powers that matter – Beijing and Washington – while neglecting its own long-term vulnerabilities.
Jackson Lopez 5 Sep 2025 In Vietnam’s case, what, exactly, is the target of Trump’s “transshipment” tariffs? Ill-defined enforcement and geopolitical realities may see Washington’s measures favour Beijing over Hanoi.
Jackson Lopez 17 Jul 2025 The fallacy of Vietnam’s bamboo diplomacy Vietnam is prioritising appeasement of the powers that matter – Beijing and Washington – while neglecting its own long-term vulnerabilities.