Vietnamese Military Prepares for Potential U.S. Conflict Amid Strategic Concerns
An internal document from Vietnam's Ministry of Defense, titled 'The 2nd U.S. Invasion Plan,' reveals that the Vietnamese military is preparing for a potential conflict with the United States, viewing it as a 'belligerent' power. This document, completed in August 2024, suggests that the U.S. and its allies might employ unconventional warfare and military interventions against countries that deviate from its influence. Despite the U.S. being Vietnam's largest export market, the document highlights a deep-seated fear within Vietnam's leadership of a 'color revolution' inspired by the U.S., similar to past uprisings in Ukraine and the Philippines. The report by The 88 Project, a human rights organization, underscores Vietnam's dual approach of diplomatic engagement with the U.S. while maintaining internal vigilance against perceived threats to its socialist government. 
