JOURNAL ARTICLE

Fire and rain: Nixon, Kissinger, and the wars in southeast Asia.

  • Published In: International Affairs, 2023, v. 99, n. 6. P. 2510 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Aguirre, Mariano 3 of 3

Abstract

"Fire and Rain: Nixon, Kissinger, and the Wars in Southeast Asia" by Carolyn Woods Eisenberg is a book that explores the Vietnam War and its impact on the United States' involvement in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam. The author uses declassified documents and memoirs to highlight the consequences of President Richard Nixon and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger's policies. The book also delves into the complex dynamics between the Nixon administration and various stakeholders, such as the anti-war movement, Congress, and the media. Additionally, it examines the shift in Washington's relationship with the Soviet Union and China during this time. The book concludes by discussing how Nixon's approach to the war influenced future debates on American foreign interventions. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:International Affairs. 2023/11, Vol. 99, Issue 6, p2510
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0020-5850
  • DOI:10.1093/ia/iiad270
  • Accession Number:173588035
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