The Vietnam People’s Army: From People’s Warfare to Military Modernization?

Author:   Zachary Abuza
Publisher:   Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
ISBN:  

9781962551977


Pages:   323
Publication Date:   10 July 2025
Format:   Hardback
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The Vietnam People’s Army: From People’s Warfare to Military Modernization?


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""Abuza casts a bright light on a pivotal aspect of Vietnam's future trajectory … and its important implications for the region and the world. —Prashanth Parameswaran, Wilson Center Can the Vietnamese military, which decades ago defeated the French, the Americans, and the Chinese, move away from its tradition of ""people's war"" to adapt to both the realities of modern warfare and the emergence of new threats? As he addresses this question, Zachary Abuza delves into the inner workings of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) and its efforts to develop its military capabilities. He also explores the role of the VPA in Vietnamese society, in the region, and in the global arena.

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Author:   Zachary Abuza
Publisher:   Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Lynne Rienner Publishers Inc
ISBN:  

9781962551977


ISBN 10:   1962551970
Pages:   323
Publication Date:   10 July 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

The Challenges of Military Modernization in Vietnam. Strategic Culture. A Party-Army. The Ministry of National Defense. Budgets and Business. The Armed Services. Civil-Military Relations. Defense Diplomacy. Defense Cooperation with the United States. Sowing Seeds of Doubt?

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Zachary Abuza is professor of national security strategy at the National War College and adjunct professor in the Security Studies Program at Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service.

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