US Diplomats in Vietnam Told to Avoid War Anniversary Events: Trump’s Petty Politics or Calculated Strategy?
The US instructing its diplomats in Vietnam to avoid war anniversary events is a perplexing move, seemingly driven by factors far removed from sound diplomatic strategy. It feels like a deliberate attempt to unravel years of painstaking efforts to build a stronger relationship, ignoring the demonstrably positive feelings many Vietnamese people hold towards Americans, even amidst periods of trade tensions. This action evokes a sense of pettiness, a disregard for the sensitivities surrounding the war and its legacy, and potentially, a far more sinister underlying motive.
The decision isn’t simply a matter of overlooking a historical event; it carries the weight of a perceived insult, a snub that could significantly damage already fragile trust.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood