An internal Vietnamese military document shows preparations for a possible American “war of aggression,” despite Hanoi having elevated ties with the United States to their highest diplomatic level just a year earlier, according to a report released Tuesday.
The document, analyzed by human rights group The 88 Project, portrays Washington as a “belligerent” power and reflects deep fears within the Vietnamese security establishment of a U.S.-backed “color revolution” aimed at undermining Communist Party rule.
Titled “The 2nd U.S. Invasion Plan” and completed by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense in August 2024, the paper warns that the U.S. and its allies could use unconventional warfare or fabricated pretexts to justify military intervention, even while acknowledging that the immediate risk of war remains low.
“There’s a consensus here across the government and across different ministries,” said Ben Swanton, co-director of The 88 Project, underscoring that the concerns are not confined to fringe elements within the state.
The document highlights the tension between Vietnam’s outward diplomatic engagement with Washington and persistent internal suspicions, suggesting Hanoi views the U.S. less as a strategic partner than as a long-term existential threat. | via AP
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You already know which side I choose. I pray this happens and the first place that gets hit is Nevada then Texas then Rhode Island. We are ready.
