Geneva Conference Dynamics

This chapter explores the intricate negotiations of the Geneva Conference concerning the future of French Indochina, focusing on the strategic diplomacy of Zhou Enlai. It examines the contrasting interests of global powers, particularly the US and China, and the emergence of the non-aligned movement with Cambodia's distinctive stance. Key events, such as the Geneva Accords of 1954, are highlighted for their lasting implications on Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos amid the Cold War tensions.