Blue pawn, red pawn, and the Communist Party of Vietnam's gambit for legitimacy / Nguyen Hoang Thanh Danh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nguyen, Hoang Thanh Danh, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Đảng cộng sản Việt Nam.

Communism--Vietnam.

Communism.

Democracy--Vietnam.

Democracy.

Elections--Vietnam.

Elections.

Vietnam--Politics and government.

Vietnam.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 337 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, 2025.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

'This is a long-awaited book discussing systematically the political system in Vietnam: why has the present political regime continued for such a long period, and what are the resources of legitimacy concerning the communist rule. The book also covers the recent development in the political scene, including the anti-corruption campaign and the frequent changes in the top leadership.' Shiraishi Masaya, Emeritus Professor, Waseda University, Former Chairman, Japan Society for Vietnamese Studies.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

1. Introduction

2. Sources of Legitimacy of the CPV

3. Factors Contributing to the CPV's Need to Improve Its Legitimacy

4. The CPV's Claim to Democratic Legitimacy

5. Elections and Improvements in the Functionality of the National Assembly

6. Survey on Voters' Perceptions of Democracy and Elections

7. Of the People, By the People, For the People

Index

About the Author.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 18 Jul 2025).

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9789815203967

981-5203-96-7

OCLC:

1514489270