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International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research and Studies

Volume 2, Issue 2, 2022

Arms Race: The Influence of Vietnamese War on International Peace 1960-1975



Author(s): Chukwu C James

Abstract:

This work focussed on the influence of Vietnamese War on International Peace. The era heralded the advent of the most destructive instruments in the annals of human’s development – the Atomic Bomb and the Ballistic Missiles. The presence of these instruments in the midst of humanity, gave rational beings something to worry about. During this period, international peace was exposed to the danger of being violated. More worrisome but engaging is this notion has continued to survive in many accounts of the era. Obviously, the role of Cold War in perpetuating conflict or enhancing peace in the international political system needs to be re-examined. This paper, therefore, re-examines, the impact of the Cold War on international peace, with Vietnam as area of concentration. Measures taken by the lead actors – the United States and the Soviet Union respectively, and how the two super powers explore the era in order to protect their national and vital interest. The paper finds out that the Vietnamese War violated international peace and polarised the international system. The paper thus argues that the entire world populace must have a sense of commitment to the international system. This is attainable only when the international political apparatus is organised and managed in such a way that it will reflect the people’s yearnings. To realise this, we need a competent and dynamic world body which will be capable of interpreting what constitutes the overall human interests into common interest. The paper is historical: hence, it adopts a qualitative method of analysis. Useful pieces of information were obtained from important relevant documents, and array of secondary sources.


Keywords: War, Peace, Vietnamese War, International, Peace

Pages: 342-346

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