"Luong Cuong is a career political commissar in the People's Army of Vietnam, so, while he may be a general, he's never had operational command, and is much more of a party man," says Zachary Abuza, a professor at the National War College in Washington. This highlights Cuong's deep alignment with the Communist Party, which influences his new presidential role within a context of instability and video military command experience.
In his inaugural speech, Cuong promised to strengthen the Southeast Asian nation's security and modernize its armed forces. Cuong emphasized that despite the ceremonial nature of the presidency, he aims to push for greater military modernization that aligns with the party's goals.
Cuong's appointment took place after months of political turmoil and the death of former party general secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, who had dominated the country's leadership from 2011 until his death in July. His passing left a significant leadership vacuum that Cuong now steps into.
The presidency is one of Vietnam's four main political posts, alongside the general secretary of the Communist Party, the prime minister, and the chairperson of the National Assembly, signifying a tightly regimented structure of political power within Vietnam's governance.
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