Soviet-Vietnam Relations and the Role of China 1949-64

<p>This new book analyzes how the Soviet leadership evaluated developments in Soviet-Vietnamese relations in the years from 1949 to 1964. </p><p>Focusing on how Soviet leaders actually perceived China’s role in Vietnam relative to the Soviet role it shows how these perceptions influenced the Soviet-Vietnamese relationship. It also explains how and when Moscow’s enthusiasm for the active Chinese role in Vietnam came to an end – or in other words from what point was Beijing’s involvement in Vietnam perceived as a liability rather than an asset in the strategies of Soviet policy makers.</p><p>This book is an excellent resource for all students with an interest in Soviet-Vietnamese relations and of strategic studies and international relations in general. </p>