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South Vietnam
August 18, 2021
Afghanistan and the Real Vietnam Analogy
By Andrew Gawthorpe
The war in Vietnam showed the abject failure of nation-building – and the imperial logic behind such efforts. But the U.S. repeated its mistake in Afghanistan.
May 10, 2021
Shades of South Vietnam in US Troop Withdrawal From Afghanistan
By Luke Hunt
The impending U.S. withdrawal could leave Afghanistan vulnerable to a fresh takeover by the Taliban.
March 08, 2018
Con Dao: Vietnam’s Prison Paradise
By Peter Ford
The 16 islands that make up the Con Dao archipelago are renowned for their natural beauty, but they also have a dark past.
October 11, 2017
What it Means to Be an Ally: A Vietnamese-American’s View on the US in the Vietnam War
By Tom Le
Strategic calculations can vary, but commitment to an ally must be steadfast.
August 11, 2016
How US Aerial Bombing During the Vietnam War Backfired
By Robert Farley
U.S. aerial bombs did little to further overall strategic objectives.
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