Central Highlands of Vietnam. Geopolitical Assessment

Abstract

The purpose is to analyze the main aspects that make up the geopolitical position of the Central Highlands, its importance and impact on economic development, strengthening national defense and security, management of natural resources and the environment. Methods and materials. For a geopolitical assessment of the Central Highlands, analytical methods of published materials were used. The geopolitical position of the Central Highlands is determined by the characteristics of the geopolitical space, the geopolitical region and the national border areas with Laos and Cambodia. The Central Highlands are closely connected with the surrounding areas, especially with the South Central Coast, to create unity that strengthens its geopolitical position not only in Vietnam, but also in Southeast Asia. Results and discussion. The creation of communication spaces between the interregion and the exregion, especially communications in the field of resource management, distribution of materials – product flows, the creation of a continuum in the field of defense – security and cultural space – of an ethnic group are the main and important issues in economic development, strengthening national defense and security, and also in the management of the natural resources and the environment of this region. It also increases its importance as a geopolitical position in the 21st century and far in the future. Conclusion. Throughout its history, the Central Highlands have always occupied a very important geopolitical position. Natural and ethnic values with a political context have created the indispensable values of the Central Highlands for economics, politics, national defense – security, natural resources and the environment. In order to further advance the value of the Central Highlands, it is necessary to establish spatial ties inside and out, establish a continuity in the field of defense – the security and cultural space of ethnic groups.