The war's legacy continues to shape American foreign policy from "summary" of A Bright Shining Lie by Neil Sheehan
The Vietnam War was a pivotal moment in American history, leaving a lasting impact on the country's foreign policy decisions. The conflict, which dragged on for years and cost countless lives, deeply influenced how the United States approached international affairs in the decades that followed. The lessons learned - or not learned - from Vietnam continue to shape American foreign policy to this day. One of the key legacies of the Vietnam War was a profound sense of caution and skepticism when it came to military interventions abroad. The costly and protracted nature of the conflict led many Americans to question the wisdom of getting involved in overseas conflicts without a clear exit strategy. This reluctance to commit to long-term military engagements became a defining feature of American foreign policy in the post-Vietnam era. Moreover, the Vietnam War highlighted the limits of American power and the dangers of overreaching in pursuit of geopolitical goals. The failure t...
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