Question Q.14CommentGS1GS1
'The Vietnam War was a proxy conflict rooted in the ideological rivalry of the Cold War.' Comment. (15 marks, 250 words)
Introduction
Cold War -> was the period after culmination of World War two (WWII) and brought to an end in 1991, with disintegration of USSR and unipolarity of USA. -> one of its implication was a proxy Vietnam War.
38 words
Main Body
Vietnam War: a proxy conflict rooted in ideological rivalry:-
1Waged, after the fall of Saigaon in 1989.
2A proxy conflict between 'USA' and 'USSR' as blocks to showcase superior power.
3The ideology of socialism/communism of USSR and capitalism by USA, led to sandwiching of 'vietnam' in between.
4Why it was proxy conflict:- (i) As, both blocks (USA & USSR) - was not directly involved in the conflict. (ii) Aimed at imposing 'ideology' in the vietnam region.
NO Actual war like weaponization, bombing, arm to arm combat etc.
Events/Chronology in the 'Vietnam War':-
1The USA's helicopters/Air equipments started surveillancing the Vietnam region.
2The USSR in retaliation made entry in the vietnam region, with equipment & aid.
3The inner ability of vietnam led to strike down of USA's helicopters.
4Concluded, with the ultimate win and sovereignty of vietnam.
Lessons learned:-
1A small nation like Vietnam won war against a large state and superpower like USA.
2'Michael Gorbachev' reforms in USSR lead to its breakup/disintegration - ending the ideological conflict.
3The future lesson on sovereignty and importance of Non Alignment confirmed. (eg) India & African country's NAM.
4Other lessons like, peace, Non nuclear proliferation etc.
204 words4 paragraphs
Conclusion
Thus, Vietnam war was truly a proxy conflict, whose lessons are remembered till date.
14 words
- Clear framing of Cold War context
Topper
Geetika Arora
AIR 222025
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
History of the World
Socialism and Communism
Cold War and Vietnam War
Writing Stats
256
Total words
4
Paragraphs
analytical
Tone