Vietnam faces tough choice as old ally Cuba deals with harsher U.S. sanctions,political pressure . For 60 years, the two have been close,bonded by shared fight against imperialism,common ideology. But recent events put Vietnam in tricky spot — weighing support for Cuba against growing ties with Washington .
U.S. actions,like sanctions on former Cuban president Raul Castro and current leader Miguel Diaz-Canel, show shift in American policy. Regime change looks like serious goal now. Makes Vietnam's support for Cuba more complicated. Before,Cuba's issues were manageable,U.S. pressure symbolic,letting Vietnam help without big risk to own interests.
Now, with Cuba facing worst socio-economic crisis since '90s — worsened by Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro collapse — Vietnam must find delicate balance . Question looms: how can Hanoi back its ally without upsetting U.S.? Stakes high,friendship's cost rising… Vietnam might need new approach as geopolitics shift.
