Obstinate dragon : a strategic assessment of Vietnam in Southeast Asia

USAWC strategy research project
Student papers

Army War College (U.S.), degree granting institution.
USAWC strategy research project.

Vietnam re-enters contemporary American military consciousness as a key player in Southeast Asia power dynamics relative to US rebalance to the Pacific. Vietnam's historical ability to complicate Chinese aspirational calculations is a unique quality that has direct implications for US strategic interests in the Pacific. This paper examines the Socialist Republic of Vietnam's (SRV) strategic "status quo" in the region and analyzes Hanoi's ability to respond to perceived security challenges against Chinese ascendancy. Finally, the paper posits opportunities and limits to which US security interests in Southeast Asia may align with Vietnam's for future potential collaboration.

Security, International Southeast Asia.; Diplomatic relations.; Military relations.; Security, International.; Strategic aspects of individual places.; Vietnam Strategic aspects.; South China Sea Strategic aspects.; United States Foreign relations Vietnam.; Vietnam Foreign relations United States.; United States Military relations Vietnam.; Vietnam Military relations United States.; Chine méridionale, Mer de Aspect stratégique.; États-Unis Relations extérieures Viêt-nam.; États-Unis Relations militaires Viêt-nam.; South China Sea.; Southeast Asia.; United States.; Vietnam.

"01 April 2015."
Includes bibliographical references (pages 28-31).
Where past is prologue -- Earth and blood -- A history of resistance -- The South China Sea as crucible. Pressures and responses -- Security and defense -- Scenarios and responses -- Opportunity and risk. Old foes, new friends? -- Perspectives and choices -- Summary.
Also available online in the USAHEC Digital Archive.

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