National Security Affairs of Vietnam

Paper Summary:

This paper presents an exploration of the national security affairs of Vietnam. It examines Vietnam's major and minor adversaries and discusses the national purpose of Vietnam and how that interest creates international conflict or affects international relations. The paper also uncovers the source of power for Vietnam and summarizes any threat that Vietnam is currently facing.

Outline:
Introduction
Major Adversary
Minor Adversary
National Purpose
Ideologies
National Threat
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The national purpose of Vietnam is three fold. The first purpose that the nation has is to rebuild its highways, roads, bridges, trade industry and agricultural abilities that were destroyed during the conflict. This has been a steady goal of the nation since the 1970's.
The second purpose of Vietnam is to develop strong relations with the United States. The United States has recently become the number one trading partner with Vietnam. The exports and imports of the nations currently total $4 billion annually with growth on the horizon. The continued friendship between the United States and Vietnam is important as a national purpose for Vietnam as it continues to avoid China's watchful eye and wrath.
As long as Vietnam and the United States remain friendly and continue to build relations Vietnam will feel more comfortable if a face off with China ever occurs. With the US as an ally it is probable that China will think twice before making any move in the direction of Vietnam(Heitzman, 1991). "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Shadow of the Dragon: Vietnam's Continuing Struggle with China and the Implications for U.S. Foreign Policy.Parameters; 9/22/2003; Scobell, Andrew
• Bangladesh: Chapter 4D. South and Southeast Asia Countries of the World; 1991; James HeitzmanCountries of the World
• Vietnam. They include:http://news.vnanet.vn/vietnamlaw/Service.asp?CATEGORY_ID=7&SUBCATEGORY_ID=12&NEWS_ID=317
• Vietnam's 1992 Constitution (Amended) (10/6/2004 2:17:49 PM)Pham Diem State and Law Institutehttp://news.vnanet.vn/vietnamlaw/Service.asp?CATEGORY_ID=7&SUBCATEGORY_ID=12&NEWS_ID=283

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