Soviet-Vietnam Relations and the Role of China
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Olsen Mari / Olsen, Mari, PUBLISHER: Routledge, This new book analyzes how the Soviet leadership evaluated developments in Soviet-Vietnamese relations in the years from to . Focusing on how Soviet leaders actually perceived China's role in Vietnam relative to the Soviet role, it shows how these perceptions influenced the Soviet-Vietnamese relationship. It also explains how and when Moscow's enthusiasm for the active Chinese role in Vietnam came to an end - or, in other words, from what point was Beijing's involvement in Vietnam perceived as a liability rather than an asset, in the strategies of Soviet policy makers. This book is an excellent resource for all students with an interest in Soviet-Vietnamese relations and of strategic studies and international relations in general.