USAI hosted a timely roundtable discussion on the evolving dynamics in the South China Sea, featuring perspectives from U.S. and Vietnamese experts. The conversation, moderated by Dr. Hunter Marston, included insights from Dr. Nguyen Hung Son of the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam and Dr. William Piekos of the Congressional Research Service. Speakers discussed the strategic importance of the region, shared views on maritime security, trade, and supply chains, and highlighted areas of convergence and divergence between U.S. and Vietnamese interests.