BLUF
A reassessment of Vietnam’s long conflict challenges familiar stories, arguing internal division—not foreign domination—shaped events, with outside involvement intensifying an already brutal struggle rather than determining its final outcome.Learning Outcomes:
- Recognise how internal political divisions shape conflict and influence outcomes, informing strategic assessment of contemporary operational environments.
- Analyse the impact of external intervention on civil conflicts to guide force posture, planning, and escalation management.
- Apply lessons from historical conflicts to operational decision-making, including societal, political, and regional factors affecting mission success.
