Vietnam maps deterrence as it cautions against U.S. color-revolution fears
A 2024 Vietnamese Defense Ministry document obtained by The 88 Project warns of possible U.S. invasion and unconventional warfare, labeling the U.S. as belligerent and raising concerns about color-revolution-style uprisings; the report highlights internal government anxiety despite Hanoi’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Washington, reflecting tensions between a conservative military faction and leadership who fear external meddling while balancing ties with China and the U.S.
