Outside of its war with the United States, Vietnam’s past has often been neglected and understudied. Whether as an aspiring subordinate or a rebel province, V

Written for foreign policy practitioners, scholars, and students, this book offers critical insights into the modern landscape of international politics and war

This work examines the development of the Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces as a national institution; explores the historical origins of the political warfare s

Argues that states formed in East Asia a thousand years earlier than in Europe, emulating China rather than competing with it.

The conquest of Sichuan and Vietnam by the Chinese Empire led to very different outcomes. This volume examines the negotiations between central authority and lo