Geopolitical Turmoil in Cambodia

This chapter explores the challenging living conditions in Cuba and the geopolitical dynamics of late 1970s Southeast Asia, focusing on China's military strategies and the U.S. response to the Khmer Rouge. It discusses Deng Xiaoping's plans for a punitive invasion of Vietnam, the implications of that conflict, and how U.S. alliances with the Khmer Rouge emerged despite their notorious history. The narrative highlights the humanitarian crises resulting from these geopolitical maneuvers and the tragic consequences of such strategic decisions.