US trade policy towards developing countries: the Vietnam case

dc.abstract.en	This thesis analyzes the strategic evolution of U.S. trade policy towards developing countries through an in-depth case study of Vietnam. In the context of shifting global supply chains and intensifying U.S.–China rivalry, Vietnam has emerged as a key partner in American efforts to enhance economic resilience, promote regional stability, and sustain technological leadership in the Indo-Pacific. Chapter 1 outlines the historical development and strategic priorities of U.S. trade policy, particularly in relation to developing economies. Chapter 2 focuses on Vietnam’s economic ascent, its integration into frameworks like the CPTPP, and the growing significance of U.S. investment in high-value sectors such as electronics and semiconductors. Chapter 3 examines political and economic frictions, compares Vietnam’s strategic value to that of China, and explores future pathways for cooperation in digital infrastructure, sustainability, and multilateral diplomacy. Rather than emphasizing Vietnam’s internal reforms or microeconomic data, the thesis prioritizes a macro-level assessment grounded in academic literature, government reports, and policy analyses. It concludes that Vietnam’s increasing alignment with U.S. trade and regulatory norms positions it as a pivotal actor in shaping a rules-based and multipolar IndoPacific. Sustained cooperation in areas such as digital governance, environmental sustainability, and multilateral engagement will be critical to reinforcing U.S. strategic influence in the region.
dc.affiliation	Uniwersytet Warszawski
dc.affiliation.department	Wydział Nauk Politycznych i Studiów Międzynarodowych
dc.contributor.author	Ozden, Cenk
dc.contributor.promoter	Regulska-Ingielewicz, Barbara
dc.contributor.reviewer	Regulska-Ingielewicz, Barbara
dc.contributor.reviewer	Jędrzejowska, Karina
dc.date.defence	2026-07-14
dc.date.issued	2026
dc.date.submitted	2026-06-26
dc.identifier.apd	238133
dc.language	en
dc.language.other	pl
dc.publisher	Uniwersytet Warszawski
dc.rights	ClosedAccess
dc.subject.en	U.S.-Vietnam Relations
dc.subject.en	Trade Policy
dc.subject.en	Geopolitics
dc.subject.en	CPTPP
dc.subject.en	Supply Chain Diversification
dc.subject.en	Strategic Partnership
dc.subject.en	Developing Countries
dc.subject.en	Digital Integration
dc.subject.en	Economic Resilience
dc.subject.en	IndoPacific Strategy
dc.title	US trade policy towards developing countries: the Vietnam case
dc.type	BachelorThesis