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Fall of Saigon vietnam
Global Crises

Symposium: Was the Vietnam War a mistake or fatal flaw in the system?

It's been 50 years since the Fall of Saigon and we still haven't reckoned with the biggest question of them all. Until today.

Fall of saigon vietnam
Asia-Pacific

Trump can boycott, but the failure and end of Vietnam War is a fact

Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, marking the beginning of decades of repairing relations and national reflection

Vietnam tariffs trade
Asia-Pacific

Vietnam's fortunes actually take a dramatic turn, and not for worst

For the US, maintaining robust relations with Hanoi are paramount for maintaining influence in the South China Sea

The US left landmines in Vietnam. An aid freeze won't erase that.
Asia-Pacific

The US left landmines in Vietnam. An aid freeze won't erase that.

Southeast Asia is still riddled with unexploded American bombs and effects of Agent Orange, both of which USAID programs were helping to mitigate.

Oliver Stone: on being 19 in war, and for a county addicted to it
Video Section

Oliver Stone: on being 19 in war, and for a county addicted to it

The fabled director opens up on Vietnam, as well as the challenges of a free media and speech, today. (VIDEO)

What the Ukraine war has in common with Vietnam
Europe

What the Ukraine war has in common with Vietnam

The establishment keeps coming up with convenient answers, but always to the wrong question.