Lesson 2: Egocentrism

We viewed the people and leaders of South Vietnam in terms of our own experience. . . . We totally misjudged the political forces within the country. • source: Eleven lessons from the Vietnam war • See also XlnkS63F

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Lesson 4: Ignorance

Our judgments of friend and foe alike reflected our profound ignorance of the history, culture, and politics of the people in the area, and the personalities and habits of their leaders. • source: Eleven lessons from the Vietnam war • … Continue reading

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Lesson 8: Exclusivity

We did not recognize that neither our people nor our leaders are omniscient. Our judgment of what is in another people’s or country’s best interest should be put to the test of open discussion in international forums. We do not … Continue reading

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Lesson 9: Insulation

We did not hold to the principle that U.S. military action. . . should be carried out only in conjunction with multinational forces supported fully (and not merely cosmetically) by the international community. • source: Eleven lessons from the Vietnam … Continue reading

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