President Obama has lifted the arms embargo on Vietnam. By doing this the U.S is showing the world that the U.S wants to move past post-war tensions and create closer ties with the region. It also shows that the U.S is willing to get involved in international conflicts in effort to maintain order. Tensions have been rising in the South China Sea since China has become more aggressive in claiming marine territory. More in this article.
I think it is great that the U.S is restablishing their relationship with Vietnam. The U.S has become more and more involved in international issues since World War II.Our nation continues to do what it can to police the world and establish peace where it can. With Obama creating peace with countries we previously had conflict with, it will be much easier to create peace in other nations.
I agree. Hopefully this will set a new (and hopefully better) standard with U.S. foreign relationships in Asia.
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