Communist Review delegation expands media and academic ties with UK

During a working visit to the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland from July 29 to August 5, the delegation, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Tuan, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Communist Review, held a series of meetings with publishing houses, research institutes, and media agencies to foster practical cooperation.

A key highlight was the working session with the Communist Party of Britain (CPB) on July 31. Alex Gordon, General Secretary of the CPB and former President of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT), expressed a strong desire for long-term cooperation with the Communist Review, particularly in disseminating Marxism-Leninism and introducing Vietnam's development path.

Praising the clarity and accessibility of the Review's English-language edition, both sides discussed coordinating language reviews and republishing select articles across CPB media channels.

Meanwhile, the Morning Star newspaper also moved to expand its collaborative framework. Editor-in-Chief Ben Chacko highlighted the importance of exchanging theoretical and practical insights to engage younger generations, helping them understand the working class and each nation's path toward renewal and development.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Tuan emphasized the need to reach younger audiences via digital media and tailored publications while firmly upholding political orientation and Marxist-Leninist foundations.

Beyond journalism and theory, the discussions opened opportunities for cooperation in historical depth. Kevan Nelson, CPB International Secretary for Asia-Pacific, noted that President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked in the UK during his journey to find a path for national salvation, adding that the CPB preserves extensive archives on him.

He suggested organizing seminars and exhibitions ahead of the centennial of the Communist Party of Vietnam (February 3, 1930 - February 3, 2030), thereby leveraging historical documents for research and public outreach.

While cooperation with the CPB and the Morning Star centered on politics, ideology, and media, academic engagements unlocked new avenues for research and scholarly exchange.

At Chatham House (the Royal Institute of International Affairs), Ben Bland, Director of the Asia-Pacific Programme, expressed admiration for Vietnam’s transformation, describing it as one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic economies with the potential to become a regional growth pole by 2036.

Building on this positive assessment, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Tuan proposed joint scientific research and the transfer of research findings concerning Vietnam.

Academic cooperation was further solidified through engagements with leading publishing and research partners. During meetings with Springer Nature and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), the parties explored joint research initiatives and the publication of scholarly articles across their respective platforms.

Establishing a presence on reputable international publishing forums offers a vital pathway for a theoretical journal to elevate its academic standing while preserving its distinct identity.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Minh Tuan affirmed that cooperation between the Communist Review, the Communist Party of Britain, and UK partners presents a valuable opportunity to share experience and enhance the effectiveness of disseminating Marxism-Leninism and the international communist and workers' movement.

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