The Impact of the Party’s Foreign Policy (1965–1975) on the Outcome of the Vietnamese Revolution

The Party’s independent and autonomous foreign policy was formed and developed across successive revolutionary periods. During the national democratic revolution (1945–1975), the Party recognised and addressed the challenge of maintaining independence and autonomy in foreign affairs while simultaneously seeking international support and assistance. This approach involved combining national strength with global trends to build a unified force, ultimately leading the Vietnamese revolution to its historic victory in the Spring of 1975, resulting in the liberation of the South, national reunification, and the commencement of a transitional period towards socialism. In the subsequent period of defending independence and initiating reform (1975–1985), the Party’s independent and autonomous foreign policy gradually adapted to both global and domestic changes. Moreover, Party thinking evolved significantly, particularly regarding the relationship between independence, autonomy, and international integration.