North Vietnam
Coverage of North Vietnam in the Nexus archive.
- From Vietnam to Iran: Wartime Diplomacy and Secret Deals
The article compares the Trump administration's 2023 memorandum with Iran to the 1973 Paris Peace Accords, highlighting how wars often end through successive diplomatic steps rather than a single agreement. It notes the Vietnam War involved four primary parties: the United States, South Vietnam, North Vietnam, and the Provisional Revolutionary Government.
- SMOKERS’ CORNER: MYTHS OF THE 'MADMAN'
The article discusses the 'Madman Theory' as a political strategy where leaders project irrationality to gain advantage, referencing Nixon's use during the Vietnam War. It contrasts this with the argument by Mearsheimer and Rosato that states act rationally, using structured theories. The piece also notes Pakistan's response to accusations during the Iran-US conflict by shifting its ideological narrative.