The impact of the Indochinese war on America: A Sociopolitical Perspective

Keywords: American Society, Entanglement, Foreign policy, Indochina, Socio-political, War

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive historical analysis of the American entanglement in Indochina and its profound sociopolitical impact on the American society.  The study delves into the intricate layers of the conflict in an attempt to highlight its causes, progression, and posthumous effects. As the research paper encompasses both historical and sociopolitical dimensions, it offers a nuanced understanding of the American entanglement complexity and its ramifications which continue to reverberate until today on American mainland.

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Published
2024-03-31
How to Cite
Benalia , I. (2024). The impact of the Indochinese war on America: A Sociopolitical Perspective. Social Empowerment Journal, 6(1), 84-93. https://doi.org/10.34118/sej.v6i1.3808
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