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- Book Title
- Olof Palme, Sweden, and the Vietnam War : A Diplomatic History
- ISBN
- 9781793638441
- Subject Area
- Political Science
- Publication Name
- Olof Palme, Sweden, and the Vietnam War : a Diplomatic History
- Publisher
- Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Subject
- International Relations / General, World / European, International Relations / Diplomacy
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Item Weight
- 19.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 308 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
ISBN-10
1793638446
ISBN-13
9781793638441
eBay Product ID (ePID)
6058814622
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
308 Pages
Publication Name
Olof Palme, Sweden, and the Vietnam War : a Diplomatic History
Language
English
Publication Year
2023
Subject
International Relations / General, World / European, International Relations / Diplomacy
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
19.2 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2023-004321
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
A fascinating account of the interaction between one of Europe's major post-war political figures and the United States' actions in Vietnam. It shows that one man's empathy can have important repercussions in international relations when they chime with a much wider feeling of distaste for bullying behaviour towards a small state. Palme spoke for my whole generation of baby-boomers, and due to him we were maybe very interested in rock and roll but also in serious progressive politics. And by annoying a superpower at great personal risk he inspired us all. We need a person like him now for similar reasons. Qureshi's account of his efforts is sober and yet uplifting, a great read., In her exceptionally well-researched and sympathetic biographical study of the Swedish leader Olof Palme, Dr. Lubna Qureshi has filled a significant gap in the international history of the Vietnam War. She demonstrates the importance of the Swedish role in the diplomacy of the conflict, the treatment of American prisoners of war, and postwar reconstruction. Her book is a vital if challenging contribution to understanding the role of neutral nations during this controversial era., "Lubna Z. Qureshi presents an original, nuanced, and thoughtful portrait of Olof Palme in Olof Palme, Sweden, and the Vietnam War: A Diplomatic History. Moving beyond labels such as "antiwar" or "anti-American," Qureshi shows how well-informed Palme was about Vietnam and how much he advocated for the Vietnamese people. Well-written and expertly researched, it is an essential volume in the literature of the Vietnam War.", Lubna Qureshi deftly explores Olaf Palme's influence on the long 1970s and the turbulent politics of the Vietnam War. Qureshi demonstrates why Palme was a well-respected and admired statesman around the globe. This expertly researched and persuasively written book is highly recommended.
Dewey Decimal
959.70433485
Table Of Content
Chapter One: The Early Evolution of Olof Palme and Swedish Vietnam Policy Chapter Two: The Accession of Olof Palme Chapter Three: The Christmas Bombing and Consequent Diplomatic Freeze Chapter Four: Sweden and the American Prisoners-of-War in North Vietnam Chapter Five: Reconciliation with Washington Chapter Six: The Postwar Reconstruction of Vietnam and Swedish-American Relations
Synopsis
In 1972, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme's fierce condemnation of the Christmas Bombings of the North Vietnamese cities of Hanoi and Haiphong led to a breakdown in diplomatic relations at the highest level between Sweden and the United States. The author argues that Sweden's official position of neutrality allowed its Prime Minister greater independence of action on the international stage. Palme opposed the American military intervention in Southeast Asia for its violation of Vietnamese self-determination. Superpower aggression against one small country threatened all others, including Palme's own. At the same time, the diplomatic freeze did not substantially damage Swedish-American relations. In spite of the tension with the Nixon White House, Stockholm and its embassy in Washington maintained excellent relations with Congress, with many ordinary Americans, and even with Nixon's own State Department., Over the years, the 1986 assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme has attracted considerable international attention. Yet, far more interesting than Palme's death is his opposition to the Vietnam War. Neutral Sweden had the independence to challenge the Nixon administration that members of NATO did not have.
LC Classification Number
DS559.62.S8Q747 2023
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