Reforming the Political System as a Necessary Condition for Ensuring Political Stability in Contemporary Vietnam

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https://doi.org/10.22394/1726-1139-2024-6-114-127

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vietnam, political reform, POLITICAL stability, political modernization, political system

Abstract

Reforming Vietnam's political system is a crucial mechanism for maintaining political stability amid the country's ongoing socio-economic transformations. This article thoroughly examines the problematic issues of political system reforms in Vietnam, exploring the significant impact of these changes on the nation's political stability. The renewal program that began in the late 1980s marked a significant shift towards a market economy. These reforms laid the foundation for subsequent political changes aimed at improving the efficiency of governance and administrative activities. The adjustments, carried out gradually and cautiously, demonstrate the strategic approach of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) in maintaining a balance between economic liberalization and political stability, thus ensuring the CPV's continuous dominance. This article provides an in-depth look at the key elements of these reforms, including the enhancement of administration and governance, the restructuring of the legal and institutional framework, and the regulated expansion of political and civil society participation. It underscores how these changes collectively contribute to forming a governance model that is more efficient, transparent, and responsive, thereby strengthening state legitimacy and public trust.

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  • Duc Cuong Nguyen, State University of Management, Academy of Politics Region II

    Nguyen Duc Cuong, Ph. D. student of the State University of Management (Moscow, Russian Federation); Lecturer, Academy of Politics Region II (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

  • Thi Thoa Tu, State University of Management, Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education and Sport

    Tu Thi Thoa, Ph. D. student of the State University of Management (Moscow, Russian Federation); Lecturer, deputy dean of the Faculty of Political Theory and Pedagogy, Ho Chi Minh City University of Physical Education and Sport (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

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2024-11-15

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Nguyen D.C., Tu T.T. Reforming the Political System as a Necessary Condition for Ensuring Political Stability in Contemporary Vietnam // Administrative Consulting. 2024. no. 6. P. 114–127. https://doi.org/10.22394/1726-1139-2024-6-114-127

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