The Vietnam People’s Army Under Doi Moi

First major study of the Vietnamese military establishment since the adoption of domestic reforms in 1986. Presents a comprehensive review of the impact of doi moi on the armed forces, the militarys changing role in society, & the adoption of a new defense doctrine. New data is presented on Vietnams program of strategic readjustment, national defense expenditure, threat perceptions, plans for modernization, the political influence of the military & Vietnams evolving military relations with regional states.