Confronting Capitalism: The True History of the Vietnam War
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The Illusion of Defense: CEDO and Vietnam's Fabricated Sovereignty
This chapter explores the historical backdrop of America's Vietnam War involvement, particularly focusing on the Southeast Asian Treaty Organization (CEDO) as a strategic pretext for intervention. It critiques the legitimacy of the treaty's member states and highlights the irony of its use to justify military actions in a conflict centered around a questionable political entity.
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