TTLA: The Party led the implementation of the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance against the American imperialist aggression (1954-1975)

ABSTRACT OF THE DOCTORAL THESIS

Author's name:Nguyen Thi Hanh

Thesis title:The Party led the implementation of the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance against the American imperialist aggression (1954-1975).

Field of study of the thesis: History

Major: History of the Communist Party of Vietnam Code: 62.22.03.15

Name of the postgraduate training unit: University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

1. Purpose and scope of the thesis

* Research objectives:

- Clarify the Party's policies and guidance in leading the development of the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance from 1954 to 1975.

- Based on that, highlight the achievements, limitations, and draw some valuable lessons for the current period.

* Research subjects:

This study examines the policies and directives of the Communist Party of Vietnam in leading the implementation of the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance during the period 1954-1975.

2. Research methods used

Research methodology: The historical and logical methods are the primary approaches. In addition, the thesis also utilizes other methods such as analysis, synthesis, comparison, systematization, contrast, and statistics.

3. Main results and conclusions

3.1. Key results:

- To further clarify the policies and directives of the Politburo, the Central Military Commission, and the General Staff, thereby contributing to affirming the proactive and creative leadership and guidance of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Workers' Party in implementing the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance during the resistance war against the US for national salvation.

- To realistically and comprehensively recreate the military activities of the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance on the battlefields of Vietnam and Laos during the resistance war against the US for national liberation; thereby contributing to highlighting the noble, pure, and loyal international spirit of the Party, State, Army, and people of Vietnam and Laos.

- Analyze and clarify the immense significance of the solidarity and fighting alliance between Vietnam and Laos, thereby drawing valuable lessons that can be applied to the current cause of national construction and defense.

- Systematize documents related to the Vietnam-Laos fighting solidarity alliance.

3.2. Conclusion:

1. Immediately after the French colonialists withdrew from Indochina according to the Geneva Accords, the United States quickly took their place, invading Vietnam and Laos with a new form of colonialism. With the experience and fighting solidarity between the people of the two countries, in the resistance war against the US, based on agreements, treaties, and negotiations between the two countries, the Party, State, and people of Vietnam actively provided maximum support and assistance to the resistance of the Lao people.

2. From the perspective of Indochina as a battlefield in the resistance war against the US, with the spirit of "helping a friend is helping oneself," the Vietnam Workers' Party always proactively monitored the practical situation, promptly formulating correct guidelines and policies to lead the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance against the US imperialist aggression. The Vietnam Workers' Party and the Lao People's Party always valued the principles of respecting the independence, self-reliance, equality, and democracy of both countries, always maintaining high consensus on strategic guidelines and coordinating combat operations effectively, contributing to defeating the US imperialist war strategies throughout the Indochina battlefield.

3. During the process of the Party's leadership in implementing the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance against the American imperialist aggression (1954-1975), the thesis has summarized four basic advantages. Besides that, the leadership of the Vietnam Labor Party in implementing the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance also had some limitations. Through high-level talks and conferences between the two countries, these limitations were promptly recognized and corrected, helping Vietnamese expert teams and volunteer troops complete their international mission in Laos.

4. Based on the strengths and weaknesses in the process of the Party's leadership in implementing the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance against the US imperialist aggression (1954-1975), the thesis draws four historical lessons: firstly, selecting appropriate forms and methods for each stage to build and consolidate the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance; secondly, promptly identifying and proactively resolving issues arising during the leadership of the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance; thirdly, closely linking the building and development of the fighting alliance with the implementation of key tasks; and fourthly, actively combating great-power ideology and narrow-minded nationalism. These are experiences drawn from practice, have theoretical significance, and are valuable for reference in consolidating the Vietnam-Laos fighting alliance in particular and the special Vietnam-Laos relationship in general, both now and in the future.

5. With a long-standing tradition of close ties and solidarity, especially through the two wars of resistance against French colonialism and American imperialism, the process of the Vietnam-Laos fighting solidarity alliance led by the Vietnam Labor Party has left many valuable lessons. In the current cause of national construction and defense, under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam and the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, these valuable lessons need to be thoroughly understood and implemented to continue building and nurturing the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos in general, and the Vietnam-Laos fighting solidarity alliance in particular, for the common revolutionary cause of both countries.

SUMMARY OF DOCTORAL THESIS

The author's name: Nguyen Thi Hanh

Thesis title: Party's leading to carry out Vietnam-Laos coalition against American empire invaders (1954 – 1975)

Scientific branch of the thesis: History

Major: History of Vietnam's Communist Party Code: 62.22.03.15

The name of postgraduate training institution: University of Social Sciences and Humanity – Vietnam National University, Hanoi

I. Objectives and Objects of thesis:

* Research objectives:

- Clarify the policies and directions of Party in leading the development of Vietnam – Laos coalition from 1954 to 1975.

- From that basis, highlight the achievements and drawbacks, as well as summarize the valuable experience as lessons for the present period.

* Research objects:

Study the policies and directions of Vietnam's Communist Party in the process of leading Vietnam – Laos coalition in the period from 1954 to 1975.

II. Research methodologies

Historical and logical approaches are mainly used. Other methods are also included such as: analyzing, synthesizing, comparing, systematizing, statistics…

III. Major results and conclusions

3.1. Main results:

- Further clarify the policies and leading measures of Politburo, Party Central committee, General Staff, thereby contributing to affirming the active and creative leadership and direction of Central Worker's Party of Vietnam in implementing Vietnam – Laos coalition during the war against American empire invaders.

- Comprehensively reflects the military activities of Vietnam – Laos coalition in Vietnam and Laos battles during the war against American empire invaders, thereby contributing to highlight the great, loyal international spirit of Party, State, Army and the people of the two countries.

- Analyze and clarify the great significance of Vietnam – Laos coalition's unity, thereby summarizing the valuable lessons that can be applied in the process of country's construction and nation protection.

- Systematize the documents relating to Vietnam – Laos coalition

3.2. Conclusions

1. Soon after colonial French withdrew from Indochina under Geneva Conventions, the United States quickly took over Vietnam and Laos with colonialism. With the experience and unity of people in Vietnam and Laos which was built in the war against American empire invaders, on the basis of the conventions, treaties, agreements and talks between the two countries, Party, State and Vietnamese people have given greatest support for the war against invaders of Laos people.

2. With the viewpoint that the whole Indochina is a battlefield in the war against American empire invaders and the spirit “to help friends is to help ourselves”, Labor Party of Vietnam has always followed the practical situation and promptly given the right policies to lead the implementation of Vietnam – Laos coalition. Labor Party of Vietnam and People's Party of Laos always appreciated the principles of respecting each other's independence, sovereignty, equality and democracy, and there was always a high consensus in strategy and effective synergetic combat, contributing to the victories against America in the imperial war across Indochina.

3. Thesis draws four basic achievements during the process of Party's leading Vietnam – Laos coalition against American invaders (1954-1975) and also some unavoidable restrictions. Through the talks and summit conferences between two countries, these restrictions were promptly and fixed, helping the Vietnamese experts and volunteer soldiers fulfill the international mission in Laos

4. From the achievements and restrictions in the process of Party's leading Vietnam – Laos coalition against American empire invaders (1954-1975), thesis draws 4 historical experience lessons: one, select appropriate forms and measures for each stage to build, strengthen Vietnam – Laos coalition; two, promptly recognize and actively solve the problems arising in the process of leading Vietnam – Laos coalition; three, combine tightly the act of building and developing the coalition with the implementation of key tasks; four, fight against the big country ideology and narrow – minded nation ideology. These are the experiences drawn from the reality with theoretical meaning acting as valuable reference for the consolidation of Vietnam – Laos coalition in particular and the special relationship between the two countries in general in the present as well as in the future.

5. With the tradition of unity in history, especially through the two wars against colonial French and American empire, the process of Vietnamese Labor Party's leading Vietnam – Laos coalition left valuable experience lessons. In the process of building and protecting the country nowadays, under the leadership of Communist Party of Vietnam and People's Revolutionary Party of Laos, these valuable experiences need to be thoroughly applied to continue building and cultivating the special relationship between Vietnam and Laos in particular and Vietnam – Laos unity coalition in general, for the purpose of mutual revolution career.