U.S. ex-gratia approach toward the Agent Orange Legacy in Vietnam

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Abstract

This paper unpacks the U.S.’ response to the Agent Orange fallout, an overlooked or less emphasized aspect of the warming U.S.-Vietnam bilateral ties that carries significant symbolic, political, legal, and humanitarian implications. The paper answers the following questions: What are the harmful effects of this chemical substance? Who are the victims of Agent Orange in Vietnam? How is Washington assisting Hanoi with mitigation efforts? How should U.S. assistance be con- ceptualized, and what is the rationale for the current approach? Why did the United States change tack after so many years of intransigence? Most importantly, what do the victims need and what more can the United States do to promote reconciliation with the Vietnamese whose lives have been debilitated by the toxic herbicide?
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFrom Foes to Partners: Rethinking 25 Years of U.S.-Vietnam Relations
EditorsJeffrey Ordaniel , Stenek Ariel
Place of PublicationHawaii
PublisherPacific Forum CSIS
Chapter4
Pages24-35
Publication statusPublished - 27 Oct 2021
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameIssues & Insights
PublisherPacific Forum
Number3
Volume21

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