ABSTRACT

Examining the long and turbulent relationship between Vietnam and the Soviet Union, Douglas Pike traces its political, economic, and diplomatic history from the Bolshevik Revolution to today's deep and intricate alliance. He not only explores this extraordinary relationship but also outlines its great geopolitical significance for the entire region

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

Soviet Overview of Asia

chapter One|22 pages

The Formative Years

Pretense and Reality

chapter Two|11 pages

The Stalin Years

Cruel World of Indifference

chapter Three|14 pages

The Khrushchev Years

Opportunity Versus Caution

chapter Four|21 pages

Zigzag

The Sino-Soviet Dispute

chapter Five|34 pages

Hanoi and Moscow at War

chapter Six|56 pages

Soviet-Vietnamese Economic Relations

chapter Seven|18 pages

The Subliminal Dimension

chapter Eight|43 pages

Post-Vietnam War Relations

chapter Nine|26 pages

The Evolving Relationship