Olof Palme, Sweden, and the Vietnam War: A Diplomatic History by Lubna Z. Quresh

Description: Olof Palme, Sweden, and the Vietnam War by Lubna Z. Qureshi Over the years, the 1986 assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme has attracted considerable international attention. Yet, far more interesting than Palmes death is his opposition to the Vietnam War. Neutral Sweden had the independence to challenge the Nixon administration that members of NATO did not have. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 1972, Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palmes fierce condemnation of the Christmas Bombings of the North Vietnamese cities of Hanoi and Haiphong led to a breakdown in diplomatic relations at the highest level between Sweden and the United States. The author argues that Swedens official position of neutrality allowed its Prime Minister greater independence of action on the international stage. Palme opposed the American military intervention in Southeast Asia for its violation of Vietnamese self-determination. Superpower aggression against one small country threatened all others, including Palmes own. At the same time, the diplomatic freeze did not substantially damage Swedish-American relations. In spite of the tension with the Nixon White House, Stockholm and its embassy in Washington maintained excellent relations with Congress, with many ordinary Americans, and even with Nixons own State Department. Author Biography Lubna Z. Qureshi earned her doctorate in U.S. history from the University of California, Berkeley. Table of Contents Chapter One: The Early Evolution of Olof Palme and Swedish Vietnam PolicyChapter Two: The Accession of Olof PalmeChapter Three: The Christmas Bombing and Consequent Diplomatic FreezeChapter Four: Sweden and the American Prisoners-of-War in North VietnamChapter Five: Reconciliation with WashingtonChapter Six: The Postwar Reconstruction of Vietnam and Swedish-American Relations Review "A fascinating account of the interaction between one of Europes major post-war political figures and the United States actions in Vietnam. It shows that one mans empathy can have important repercussions in international relations when they chime with a much wider feeling of distaste for bullying behaviour towards a small state. Palme spoke for my whole generation of baby-boomers, and due to him we were maybe very interested in rock and roll but also in serious progressive politics. And by annoying a superpower at great personal risk he inspired us all. We need a person like him now for similar reasons. Qureshis account of his efforts is sober and yet uplifting, a great read.""In her exceptionally well-researched and sympathetic biographical study of the Swedish leader Olof Palme, Dr. Lubna Qureshi has filled a significant gap in the international history of the Vietnam War. She demonstrates the importance of the Swedish role in the diplomacy of the conflict, the treatment of American prisoners of war, and postwar reconstruction. Her book is a vital if challenging contribution to understanding the role of neutral nations during this controversial era.""Lubna Qureshi deftly explores Olaf Palmes influence on the long 1970s and the turbulent politics of the Vietnam War. Qureshi demonstrates why Palme was a well-respected and admired statesman around the globe. This expertly researched and persuasively written book is highly recommended.""Lubna Z. Qureshi presents an original, nuanced, and thoughtful portrait of Olof Palme in Olof Palme, Sweden, and the Vietnam War: A Diplomatic History. Moving beyond labels such as "antiwar" or "anti-American," Qureshi shows how well-informed Palme was about Vietnam and how much he advocated for the Vietnamese people. Well-written and expertly researched, it is an essential volume in the literature of the Vietnam War." Details ISBN1793638446 Author Lubna Z. Qureshi Format Hardcover Year 2023 ISBN-10 1793638446 ISBN-13 9781793638441 UK Release Date 2023-06-15 Imprint Lexington Books Subtitle A Diplomatic History Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2023-06-15 NZ Release Date 2023-06-15 Pages 282 Publisher Lexington Books DEWEY 959.70433485 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2023-06-16 US Release Date 2023-06-16 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158574143;

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