Join Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen, known for his acclaimed novel The Sympathizer, and historian Mai Elliott, author of The Sacred Willow, as they reflect on the enduring impact of the Vietnam War 50 years later. They discuss their personal experiences as children in postwar communities and the emotional struggles faced by Vietnamese refugees. The conversation shifts to Vietnam’s remarkable economic growth and its precarious balancing act between China and the U.S., revealing a nuanced path shaped by history, resilience, and diplomacy.
