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Book SynopsisA balanced and accessible introduction to the Palestine-Israel conflictTrade Review'This superior and remarkably thorough, if brief, study of the Holy Land enigma is strongly recommended as an introduction' -- CHOICE'A tour de force in the depth and breadth of its research and in its clarity' -- Gabriel Kolko, Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus at York University in Toronto and author of The Age of War'Gregory Harms has taken an enormously complex issue and made it engagingly accessible. An intelligent, thoughtful and comprehensive introduction to a terribly and consistently misunderstood conflict' -- Sara Roy, Senior Research Scholar, Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University, and author of Failing Peace.'An approachable, balanced guide for the perplexed public' -- Journal of Palestine StudiesTable of ContentsList of Maps Acknowledgements Preface to the Fourth Edition Introduction Part I: Regional History 1. Canaan-Palestine: Ancient History - Todd M. Ferry 2. Muhammad, Islam and the Arab Empire 3. The Crusades to the Ottoman Empire Part II: Origins 4. Jewish Persecution and Zionism 5. Palestine 6. The Genesis of Conflict: Across Two World Wars Part III: Conflict 7. Partition, Israeli Statehood and the Six-Day War: 1947-1967 8. The Continuation of the Arab-Israeli Conflict: 1967-Lebanon 1982 9. The First Intifada and the Peace Process 10. The Second Intifada, Gaza and the Obama Years: 2000-2016 Conclusion Appendices Notes Suggested Reading Select Bibliography Index

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Cornell University Press Tempting Fate

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Book SynopsisUnpacking of the dynamics of conflict under conditions of nuclear monopoly, Paul C. Avey argues in Tempting Fate that the costs and benefits of using nuclear weapons create openings that weak nonnuclear actors can exploit. Avey uses four case studies to show the key strategies available to nonnuclear states: Iraqi decision-making under Saddam Hussein in confrontations with the United States; Egyptian leaders'' thinking about the Israeli nuclear arsenal during wars in 196970 and 1973; Chinese confrontations with the United States in 1950, 1954, and 1958; and a dispute that never escalated to war, the Soviet-United States tensions between 1946 and 1948 that culminated in the Berlin Blockade. Strategies employed include limiting the scope of the conflict, holding chemical and biological weapons in reserve, seeking outside support, and leveraging international non-use norms. Avey demonstrates clearly that nuclear weapons cast a definite but limiTrade ReviewIn Tempting Fate, Avey puts forth a simple but meaningful question: Why do states that do not have nuclear weapons pick fights with states that do? Avey's logic is sound and straightforward. This is a cogent and well-researched book. * Choice *Tempting Fate illustrates that, when it comes to challenging the strong, the weak seem to oscillate between faith in the nuclear taboo and fear of nuclear retaliation. This insight will make few theorists happy, but it does mark a step forward in our understanding of how nuclear weapons alter the calculus of risk accepting decision makers. * Perspective on Politics *Tempting Fate makes a meaningful and insightful contribution to security studies and nuclear security. [T]his book is an important and novel contribution. * H-Diplo *Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Strategic Logic of Nuclear Monopoly 2. Iraq versus the United States 3. Egypt versus Israel 4. China versus the United States 5. The Soviet Union versus the United States Conclusion

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University of Pennsylvania Press Paradigm Lost

Book SynopsisThe two-state solution is doomed; the one-state reality is here to stayWhy have Israelis and Palestinians failed to achieve a two-state solution to the conflict that has cost so much and lasted so long? In Paradigm Lost, Ian S. Lustick brings fifty years as an analyst of the Arab-Israeli dispute to bear on this question and offers a provocative explanation of why continued attempts to divide the land will have no more success than would negotiations to establish a one-state solution.Basing his argument on the decisiveness of unanticipated consequences, Lustick shows how the combination of Zionism''s partially successful Iron Wall strategy for dealing with Arabs, an Israeli political culture saturated with what the author calls Holocaustia, and the Israel lobby''s dominant influence on American policy toward the Arab-Israeli conflict scuttled efforts to establish a Palestinian state alongside Israel. Yet, he demonstrates, it has also unintentionally set the

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James Currey Christian Faith and Namibian Liberation

Book SynopsisIlluminates how Christian communities shaped the trajectory of one nation's liberation struggle through the life of Namibian refugee pastor, Salatiel Ailonga.Born at a Finnish mission station in South West Africa (SWA), Salatiel Ailonga was part of a generation of contract labourers who first imagined themselves as belonging to a multi-ethnic Namibian nation and who played a central role in liberating it from apartheid South African rule. This book examines the interplay between Christian missionary work and anti-colonial nationalism through Ailonga's life, in the context of Southern Africa's liberation wars and exile experiences during the late twentieth century - a period that united an international community across the Cold War divide and shaped the future of an African region. Ailonga joined the South West African People's Organisation (SWAPO) in 1960, and in 1974 he became the first chaplain affiliated with a Southern African liberation movement in exile. When, amidst SWAPO internal conflict, he and his Finnish missionary wife were deported from Zambia to Finland, he sought to free Namibians detained in the frontline states and became part of a SWAPO dissident community. In 1990, just after Namibian independence, the Ailongas repatriated to Namibia, where conflicts and rumours from exile followed him home; competing memories of his life have reverberated ever since, outliving his death in 2015. Highlighting the way in which Christian communities have sought to shape the trajectory of African nationalism, the book casts light on the interplay between religion and politics and the role of religion in conflict and peace-building processes in Africa.

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Princeton University Press After Victory

Book SynopsisThe end of the Cold War was a "big bang" reminiscent of earlier moments after major wars, such as the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the end of the World Wars in 1919 and 1945. Here John Ikenberry asks the question, what do states that win wars do with their newfound power and how do they use it to build order? In examining the postwar settTrade ReviewWinner of the Jervis-Shroeder Best Book Award "After Victory show[s] how international governance can serve the interests of hegemonic powers."--Robert Wright, The New York Times "This is a thought-provoking and elegantly written book and an important contribution to our understanding of postwar orders and institutions."--Peter Liberman, Political Science Quarterly "After Victory is a majestic work that combines many familiar but seemingly unrelated themes into one elegant package of exceptional theoretical and empirical sweep... It should have an enduring impact on the study and practice of international relations."--Journal of Politics "This pathbreaking work is one of the most important studies on international order to appear in many years. It will be required reading for all students and scholars of international relations."--Choice "The liberal argument that democratic regimes can make a dramatic difference in world affairs has finally achieved intellectual respectability, as this fine book so convincingly maintains."--Tony Smith, Foreign Affairs "This is unquestionably one of the most important books in the field of the past decade."--International Affairs

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Book SynopsisIn every sphere of life, division and intolerance has polarized communities and entire nations. The learned construction of the Otheran evil enemy against whom both physical and discursive violence is deemed acceptablehas fractured humanity, creating divisions that seemingly defy reconciliation. How do we restore the bonds of connection among human beings? How do we shift from polarization to peace? On Othering: Processes and Politics of Unpeace examines the process of othering from an international perspective and considers how it undermines peacemaking and is perpetuated by colonialism and globalization. Taking a humanistic approach, contributors argue that celebrating difference can have a transformative change in seeking peaceful solutions to problems created by people, institutions, ideas, conditions, and circumstances. Touching on race, gender, sexuality, nationalism, and our relationship with the natural world, this volume attends to the deep injustices brought about by othering

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Taylor & Francis Ltd Securing India in the Cyber Era

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Rutgers University Press Nothing Is Impossible: America's Reconciliation

Book SynopsisToday Vietnam is one of America’s strongest international partners, with a thriving economy and a population that welcomes American visitors. How that relationship was formed is a twenty-year story of daring diplomacy and a careful thawing of tensions between the two countries after a lengthy war that cost nearly 60,000 American and more than two million Vietnamese lives. Ted Osius, former ambassador during the Obama administration, offers a vivid account, starting in the 1990s, of the various forms of diplomacy that made this reconciliation possible. He considers the leaders who put aside past traumas to work on creating a brighter future, including senators John McCain and John Kerry, two Vietnam veterans and ideological opponents who set aside their differences for a greater cause, and Pete Peterson—the former POW who became the first U.S. ambassador to a new Vietnam. Osius also draws upon his own experiences working first-hand with various Vietnamese leaders and traveling the country on bicycle to spotlight the ordinary Vietnamese people who have helped bring about their nation’s extraordinary renaissance. With a foreword by former Secretary of State John Kerry, Nothing Is Impossible tells an inspiring story of how international diplomacy can create a better world.Trade Review"This is a lot more than a first-rate memoir. It is a brilliantly organized account of a decades-long struggle towards reconciliation, not just on the part of two governments but on the part of two nations bearing the physical and emotional scars of a protracted war. As U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, Ted was far more than merely diligent. He was intensely creative in finding ways, both moral and material, to soften bitter memories with new hope. In the process, he served the strategic interests of the United States by stressing common interests and building mutual respect. His work in Vietnam is a reminder of something often overlooked in our country: the extraordinary value of its professional Foreign Service—which I personally saw every day as Vice President, and which is clear as day on the pages of this book." -- Al Gore * Former United States Vice President *"America’s reconciliation with Vietnam is one of the most remarkable diplomatic stories of the past three decades, and Ambassador Ted Osius was at the center of it all. In his new book, Ambassador Osius takes readers behind the scenes of this initiative, helping them understand how two old enemies came together to forge a better future for their people. Nothing Is Impossible is an absorbing memoir from one of America’s finest diplomats." -- Madeleine K. Albright * Former U.S. Secretary of State *“In the great tradition of Dean Acheson’s Present at the Creation, Ambassador Osius has provided us with a thoughtful and gripping diplomatic history of the critical moments in the reconciliation and the rebuilding of relations between the United States and Vietnam. This book provides important historical context but is also deeply personal, reminding us just how valuable diplomacy and the creative diplomats who toil tirelessly, often behind the scenes, just are. This is a must-read not just for those interested in the role of the United States in Asia, but for anyone who seeks to understand what contribution an individual can make to addressing the complexities of international relations.” -- Ambassador Michael Froman * Former U.S. Trade Representative *“The title of this book tells you a lot about Ted Osius, and about the instrumental role he played in building trust and cooperation between the United States and Vietnam. Forty years after a war that caused incalculable suffering and loss for the people of both countries, Ted’s story of how an openly gay American ambassador won the hearts of the Vietnamese people contains priceless lessons for every aspiring diplomat, and for people everywhere who believe in the power of listening and of staying true to one’s convictions in pursuit of a larger goal in a foreign land.” -- Patrick Leahy * U.S. Senator *"Ambassador Ted Osius tells a remarkable story of how the United States and Vietnam overcame the tragedy of war to build an enduring new relationship. My husband John played a part, along with so many Americans, including principled Democrats and Republicans in Congress, successive U.S. presidents of different political parties, and civic leaders—including proud veterans—determined to chart a new course for our peoples that is about the future, not the past. I recommend Ted’s book as both an authoritative history and a colorful account of an ambassador’s life in a country of strategic importance to the United States." -- Cindy McCain * Chair of the Board of Trustees of the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State University *"This remarkable book is a tribute to the power of reconciliation between former enemies—The United States and Vietnam. It also reveals the power and promise of diplomacy and the extraordinary American Ambassador, Ted Osius, who led the way in building a new peace with the Vietnamese people and government." -- Nicholas Burns * Ambassador (ret.), Harvard University Professor, and former U.S. Under Secretary of State *"From his direct engagement in the establishment of the US embassy to his 2014-2017 ambassadorship in Ha Noi, Ted Osius has demonstrated outstanding commitment and perseverance in the complex and difficult journey towards his stated goal of Viet Nam-US reconciliation. I applaud Ambassador Osius’s remarkable contribution to this worthy cause. His memoir provides us a needed American perspective from a top US diplomat. Let us hope that in the near future there will also be Vietnamese perspectives offered on the topic of Viet Nam-US reconciliation." -- Ton Nu Thi Ninh * Former Ambassador of Viet Nam to the European Union *"Ted’s evocative book, Nothing is Impossible instantly took me down a path of very fond memories. His story is an extremely personal one for me as well; one that brings back countless recollections of people, places, events, hard decisions, some of which evoked forgotten moments when history was made. His lively firsthand account of the timing, the key players, and the complex circumstances leading to the reconciliation and development of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam will keep readers glued to the book’s pages. Anyone interested in an expertly detailed account of American/Vietnam relations will discover that Nothing is Impossible is a gold mine of historical and interesting anecdotal information." -- Pete Peterson * Former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam *“Ted Osius and I started our ambassadorship in each other country’s capital, Hanoi and Washington DC, almost at the same time in late 2014. We committed ourselves to working together and we witnessed remarkable achievements: President Obama visiting Vietnam and Party General Secretary Trong’s first-ever historic visit to the US, among others. Ted has been much appreciated by leaders of both countries for his dedication and wise counseling. And, featured as the title of his new book, Nothing is Impossible has been, not only Ted’s famous remarks, but more uniquely, an attribute to the US-Vietnam relationship.” -- Pham Quang Vinh * former Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States *"Ted Osius has been the tip of the U.S. diplomatic spear in some of the most critical areas around the world. In his more than 30 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, Ted has successfully navigated the ever changing chessboard of U.S.-Asian relations in a political landscape populated with both fierce U.S. allies and determined opponents. All at a time that has seen the ever-growing influence of China on the world stage. Ted has shown he is a diplomat's diplomat and his story—as riveting and touching as it is detailed—is ultimately one of courage, devotion, and dedication." -- Alan Lowenthal * United States Representative for California's 47th congressional district *"Ted Osius has written a wonderful book about his, and America’s, relationship with Vietnam. He shows vividly how through diplomacy—not just government to government, but people to people and culture to culture—former wartime enemies surmounted differences once thought unbridgeable, and makes the case for pursuing goals still thought impossible, like the advancement of human rights in Vietnam. His story is fascinating, fun to read, and a primer for how America can regain its standing and influence in Vietnam and beyond." -- Thomas Malinowski * Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey’s 7th district *"Ambassador Ted Osius has written an illuminating, engaging and often moving story of the quarter century he has dedicated to helping the United States and Vietnam overcome their painful past. It is a narrative of political, economic, environmental and educational policies, of cultures and traditions, of losses and memories, of the lingering devastation of war and the commitment to work for reconciliation and peace." -- Drew Gilpin Faust * Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor and President Emerita, Harvard University *"This is a book you cannot put down. Set in the corridors of power, Ted Osius's insider account offers fascinating insights about Vietnamese politics and geo-political relations. Highly recommended to anyone who is interested in contemporary Vietnam." -- Maikhoi Donguyen * Vietnamese artist and activist *"This is an outstanding account of a rare transformational moment in history, when two people formerly divided by bitter ideological differences and scarred by warfare, were able to find their ways towards a reconciliation of the spirit, long after the swords were put away. As US ambassador to Vietnam, Ted Osius was far more than a detached observer and reporter of these events, in the classical manner of diplomats. Without ever losing perspective as an exponent of US policy, he invested heart and soul in furtherance of this process, and, as an unintended consequence of his respect for the values and cultures of the people of Vietnam, and by virtue of the examples he set in the details of his personal life, became in his own right a symbol of the best we have to offer as a nation." -- Leon Fuerth * Formerly, National Security Adviser to the Vice President of the United States, Albert Gore *"Ted Osius expertly weaves the personal and the political into an engaging and insightful story of how Vietnam and the United States have come so far so fast since diplomatic relations were established 25 years ago. 'Dealing honestly with the past…was key to carving out a different future…' he writes, and the most challenging part of that past is Agent Orange. Today the U.S. is giving material assistance to victims of Agent Orange and cleaning up the dioxin residue left behind at former American bases in Vietnam. But reconciliation is not yet complete and these and other measures which address the legacies of war will require continuing American attention and commitment." -- Charles Bailey * former Ford Foundation Representative in Vietnam & co-author, From Enemies to Partners: Vietnam, the U.S. and Agent Orange *"I had the pleasure of spending time with Ted in 2016 while I was filming in Vietnam. He instantly impressed me as a diplomat who not only held a strong commitment to US diplomacy, but more importantly as someone who cared deeply about the people of Vietnam with whom he interacted daily. He later demonstrated great personal integrity and courage by standing up against an unjust and misguided policy that would have abandoned people who had sacrificed greatly for our country. More Americans should follow his example of genuine communication, deeper understanding of others, and courageous living!" -- Samuel L. Jackson * Actor *"How do countries move from war to peace to friendship to cooperation to partnership? The dynamic is exceedingly, and unfortunately, rare. But Ted Osius had the good fortune to be engaged in America's reconciliation with Vietnam from its earliest days. In the finest tradition of diplomatic memoirs, he effortlessly synthesizes grand strategy and humanitarian affairs, tense negotiations and touching bicycle rides, to definitively document the course—and the enormous potential—of one of America's most vital partnerships in Asia." -- Parag Khanna * author of The Future is Asian *"Warriors and prisoners turned diplomats, revolutionaries and political activists turned statesmen, soldiers and draft dodgers turned national leaders: such are the extraordinary people whose unimaginable determination and resilience helped to overcome the impossible aftermath of war— and succeeded at a magnificent act of reconciliation. As brilliantly told by former ambassador Ted Osius, two former deadly enemies become bound into a reflection of one another through a desire for peace. Nothing is Impossible deserves to be read for generations." -- Nguyen Qui Duc * Former National Public Radio journalist and author of Where the Ashes Are: the Odyssey of a Vietnamese Family *"While millions of pages have been written about the terrible war between the United States and Vietnam, the two countries’ fraught and complicated efforts to rebuild diplomatic and economic relations afterward has been understudied and misunderstood. Ted Osius’ Nothing is Impossible beautifully fills this important gap. Told from the perspective of a diplomat on the front lines of the negotiations, the story Osius shares is both deeply personal and revelatory. Readers will learn new facts about the incremental steps toward reconciliation while being introduced to a cast of compelling characters who shaped the process." -- Edmund Malesky * Professor of Political Economy and Director of the Duke Center for International Development *“Nothing Is Impossible reminds me of Vietnam Now by former Los Angeles Times bureau chief, the late David Lamb. Like David, Ted is a great storyteller connecting the people he's met along the way to the pivotal moments in Vietnam's modern history. From lifting the U.S. trade embargo by President Clinton in 1994 to Vietnam's crackdown on civil society leaders during President Obama's visit in 2016, one can sense Ambassador Osius' frustration as well as his jubilation in his dealing with Washington DC or Hanoi where he once called home. Someday he will return with his family to call it home again. For he is an American at birth, but a Vietnamese at heart.” -- Trinh Hoi * Lawyer and TV Host *"Despite a tortured history, America's relationship with Vietnam is now evolving into a strategic partnership as Southeast Asia becomes a testing ground for China's rise and the epicenter of U.S.-China rivalry in the world. This illuminating book by Ted Osius tells the dramatic story — through the people who lived it — of how the two countries transitioned from implacable enemies to cooperative partners on the regional stage. As a central player in this transition, Osius has written the rare volume that is both important diplomatic history and an engrossing and enjoyable read." -- Jonathan Stromseth * Lee Kuan Yew Chair in Southeast Asian Studies, Brookings Institution, and former member of the Secretary of State’s policy planning staff *"Ted Osius has shared such an important story about how America and Vietnam made the remarkable transition from enemies to friends, and what it means, truly, to come to terms with epic tragedy and loss.” -- Lynn Novick * co-director/producer, The Vietnam War *"The Notorious RBG," by Ted Osius https://www.washingtonblade.com/2020/09/19/the-notorious-rbg/ * Washington Blade *“[A] complex and fact-filled book. Osius has succeeded in making the many people involved come very much alive in his book.” * Thomas Bo Pendersen *"The Remonstrating Official," by Ted Osius * The Foreign Service Journal *"Former US ambassador writes on US reconciliation with Vietnam" * Sai Gon Giai Phong English edition online *"Fascinating detail....A reader curious to learn why Washington and Hanoi are now contemplating a 'comprehensive strategic relationship' won't be disappointed by Ted Osius' book. There is lucid discussion, inter alia, of the step-by-step development of 'strategic trusts' between the military establishments of both nations." * Asia Sentinel *"Vice President Kamala Harris’s Visit To Vietnam" By Ted Osius * Tuoi Tre newspaper *Vietnam & The US: Legacy and Partnership with Admiral Scott Swift and Ambassador Ted Osius * The General and the Ambassador *The Remonstrating Official: "Speaking Out" by Ted Osius * The Foreign Service Journal *"Ted Osius, ex-US envoy in Hanoi, to head US-ASEAN Business Council," by Larry Luxner * The Washington Diplomat *"Nothing is Impossible: Diplomacy, Leadership and Acceptance with Ted Osius" * Fifth Dimensional Leadership podcast *"Osius is well positioned to write the book. He served twice at the U.S. diplomatic mission in Hanoi, first as a political officer shortly after normalization, and then as U.S. ambassador to Vietnam almost 20 years later. Osius’ extended engagement with Vietnam, which he summarized as “pursuing diplomacy with Vietnam for twenty-three years – under four presidents and seven secretaries of state,” enabled him to gain a deep understanding of the different contours of bilateral relations. This, in turn, provided him with the necessary ingredients to fill his book with fascinating accounts of how Washington and Hanoi have worked together to promote reconciliation and strengthen their ties." * The Diplomat *"IN OTHER TRUMP NEWS — There’s a new book out next week by TED OSIUS, the former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, recounting his experiences in the job. He tells one story about preparations for Trump’s 2017 trip to Vietnam for an APEC meeting. The planning included an upcoming White House meeting with Vietnamese PM NGUYEN XUAN PHUC. When Trump heard the name, he responded with a racist joke." * POLITICO Playbook *"Ex-Ambassador to Vietnam 'Grieved' Trump Victory, Saw It As Threat to U.S.-Asia Relations," by Jenni Fink * Newsweek *"Trump made a racist joke asking if then-Vietnamese prime minister's name was 'like Fook Yoo,' book says," by Grace Panetta * Business Insider *"Behind the scenes of Donald Trump's very strange White House meeting with Vietnam's prime minister," an excerpt from Nothing Is Impossible by Ted Osius * Salon *"Racist President Told Racist Joke Before Meeting Vietnam’s Prime Minister: New Book," by Peter Wade * Rolling Stone *"In his new book, Nothing is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam, Osius serves up a vivid first-hand account of the development of Vietnam-U.S. relations in the last quarter century." * Radio Free Asia *"Ted Osius retired from his post as US Ambassador to Vietnam when asked to implement covertly-devised deportation policies he found morally repugnant and un-American. Hear about his crisis of conscience and also of the heroic service of senators John McCain and John Kerry, Vietnam vets who did the right thing at great political cost." https://americandiplomat.libsyn.com/nothing-is-impossible-with-ted-osius?tdest_id=1754555 * American Diplomat Podcast *"Vietnam: The Long Shadow of War" by Robert Bociago * Asia Media Center *"Retired Vietnam Ambassador Ted Osius: Diplomacy Is about Building Trust and Taking Risks," by Nick Erikson * GW Today *"An inspiring story of how international diplomacy can create a better world." * Foreign Service Journal - In Their Own Write *"Former U.S.-Vietnam ambassador discusses post-war reconciliation," by Jackson Lanzer * The GW Hatchet *Ted Osius interview with Pho Bolsa TV * Pho Bolsa TV *S2#15 Ted Osius, President & CEO US-ASEAN Business Council: Vietnam’s economic prospects after the pandemic * Vietnam Innovators podcast *"How far will the US go in its relationship with Vietnam’s military?" interview with Ted Osius * PRI's "The World" *Modern American Diplomacy: The Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST) interview with Ted Osius * Modern American Diplomacy podcast *"Why the US's and Vietnam's militaries became unlikely comrades, and how their relationship survived Trump" * Business Insider *"First and foremost, however, Osius’ memoir is an invaluable contribution to understanding the history of U.S.-Vietnam relations, particularly how this process was conducted by officials in Washington and Hanoi. And the book’s intrigue lies in its anecdotes. It isn’t difficult to imagine future works on Vietnam quoting at length the conversations Osius had with Vietnamese or American officials, which are relayed in this book." * Council on Foreign Relations *"Osius demonstrates a deep understanding of Vietnamese culture and history, including its difficult relations with China.... [The] book is a compelling road map of the steps and actions Vietnam and the United States took to normalise and deepen their ties. Clearly it took many people in both countries to push to build trust and take the first halting steps. Nothing Is Impossible could serve as a helpful primer for other countries that may seek rapprochement with Washington down the road." * South China Morning Post *"?129 - Ted Osius - US Ambassador to Vietnam 2014-2017" * "The Vietnamese" podcast with Kenneth Nguyen *Amb. Ted Osius on Shaping U.S. Economic Diplomacy in ASEAN * The Tea Leaves Podcast *Talk Back: Wednesday, Mar 2 - Michael McKinley and Ted Osius * KGVO Talk Back Radio *"OUT AND ABOUT — SPOTTED at a party for former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius’ new book, “Nothing is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam” ($29.95), at Nelson Cunningham’s Georgetown home on Wednesday night: John Negroponte (who introduced Osius), Carla Hills, Eric Rubin,Jim Kolbe and Thomas Hubbard." * POLITICO Playbook PM *"Osius delves into a wide range of important issues, including climate change, educational exchange, the East Sea (known as the South China Sea to the rest of the world), energy policy, environmental pollution, LGBT, the Mekong Delta, religion, and war legacies. On another positive note, the book is chock full of insider information about Vietnam-US relations, some of which drew the ire of the Vietnamese government." * Counterpunch *“The book tells an inspiring story of how international diplomacy can create a better world by describing a 20-year journey of daring diplomacy that led not only to the reconciliation between the two former foes, but also the constant improvement in their bilateral ties. The book vividly illustrates how diplomacy—not just government to government, but also people to people and culture to culture—allowed the two countries to overcome seemingly irreconcilable differences.” -- Nugyen Tuan Viet * Contemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic Affairs *"This is a lot more than a first-rate memoir. It is a brilliantly organized account of a decades-long struggle towards reconciliation, not just on the part of two governments but on the part of two nations bearing the physical and emotional scars of a protracted war. As U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, Ted was far more than merely diligent. He was intensely creative in finding ways, both moral and material, to soften bitter memories with new hope. In the process, he served the strategic interests of the United States by stressing common interests and building mutual respect. His work in Vietnam is a reminder of something often overlooked in our country: the extraordinary value of its professional Foreign Service—which I personally saw every day as Vice President, and which is clear as day on the pages of this book." -- Al Gore * Former United States Vice President *"America’s reconciliation with Vietnam is one of the most remarkable diplomatic stories of the past three decades, and Ambassador Ted Osius was at the center of it all. In his new book, Ambassador Osius takes readers behind the scenes of this initiative, helping them understand how two old enemies came together to forge a better future for their people. Nothing Is Impossible is an absorbing memoir from one of America’s finest diplomats." -- Madeleine K. Albright * Former U.S. Secretary of State *“In the great tradition of Dean Acheson’s Present at the Creation, Ambassador Osius has provided us with a thoughtful and gripping diplomatic history of the critical moments in the reconciliation and the rebuilding of relations between the United States and Vietnam. This book provides important historical context but is also deeply personal, reminding us just how valuable diplomacy and the creative diplomats who toil tirelessly, often behind the scenes, just are. This is a must-read not just for those interested in the role of the United States in Asia, but for anyone who seeks to understand what contribution an individual can make to addressing the complexities of international relations.” -- Ambassador Michael Froman * Former U.S. Trade Representative *“The title of this book tells you a lot about Ted Osius, and about the instrumental role he played in building trust and cooperation between the United States and Vietnam. Forty years after a war that caused incalculable suffering and loss for the people of both countries, Ted’s story of how an openly gay American ambassador won the hearts of the Vietnamese people contains priceless lessons for every aspiring diplomat, and for people everywhere who believe in the power of listening and of staying true to one’s convictions in pursuit of a larger goal in a foreign land.” -- Patrick Leahy * U.S. Senator *"Ambassador Ted Osius tells a remarkable story of how the United States and Vietnam overcame the tragedy of war to build an enduring new relationship. My husband John played a part, along with so many Americans, including principled Democrats and Republicans in Congress, successive U.S. presidents of different political parties, and civic leaders—including proud veterans—determined to chart a new course for our peoples that is about the future, not the past. I recommend Ted’s book as both an authoritative history and a colorful account of an ambassador’s life in a country of strategic importance to the United States." -- Cindy McCain * Chair of the Board of Trustees of the McCain Institute for International Leadership at Arizona State *"This remarkable book is a tribute to the power of reconciliation between former enemies—The United States and Vietnam. It also reveals the power and promise of diplomacy and the extraordinary American Ambassador, Ted Osius, who led the way in building a new peace with the Vietnamese people and government." -- Nicholas Burns * Ambassador (ret.), Harvard University Professor, and former U.S. Under Secretary of State *"From his direct engagement in the establishment of the US embassy to his 2014-2017 ambassadorship in Ha Noi, Ted Osius has demonstrated outstanding commitment and perseverance in the complex and difficult journey towards his stated goal of Viet Nam-US reconciliation. I applaud Ambassador Osius’s remarkable contribution to this worthy cause. His memoir provides us a needed American perspective from a top US diplomat. Let us hope that in the near future there will also be Vietnamese perspectives offered on the topic of Viet Nam-US reconciliation." -- Ton Nu Thi Ninh * Former Ambassador of Viet Nam to the European Union *"Ted’s evocative book, Nothing is Impossible instantly took me down a path of very fond memories. His story is an extremely personal one for me as well; one that brings back countless recollections of people, places, events, hard decisions, some of which evoked forgotten moments when history was made. His lively firsthand account of the timing, the key players, and the complex circumstances leading to the reconciliation and development of diplomatic relations between the United States and Vietnam will keep readers glued to the book’s pages. Anyone interested in an expertly detailed account of American/Vietnam relations will discover that Nothing is Impossible is a gold mine of historical and interesting anecdotal information." -- Pete Peterson * Former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam *“Ted Osius and I started our ambassadorship in each other country’s capital, Hanoi and Washington DC, almost at the same time in late 2014. We committed ourselves to working together and we witnessed remarkable achievements: President Obama visiting Vietnam and Party General Secretary Trong’s first-ever historic visit to the US, among others. Ted has been much appreciated by leaders of both countries for his dedication and wise counseling. And, featured as the title of his new book, Nothing is Impossible has been, not only Ted’s famous remarks, but more uniquely, an attribute to the US-Vietnam relationship.” -- Pham Quang Vinh * former Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States *"Ted Osius has been the tip of the U.S. diplomatic spear in some of the most critical areas around the world. In his more than 30 years in the U.S. Foreign Service, Ted has successfully navigated the ever changing chessboard of U.S.-Asian relations in a political landscape populated with both fierce U.S. allies and determined opponents. All at a time that has seen the ever-growing influence of China on the world stage. Ted has shown he is a diplomat's diplomat and his story—as riveting and touching as it is detailed—is ultimately one of courage, devotion, and dedication." -- Alan Lowenthal * United States Representative for California's 47th congressional district *"Ted Osius has written a wonderful book about his, and America’s, relationship with Vietnam. He shows vividly how through diplomacy—not just government to government, but people to people and culture to culture—former wartime enemies surmounted differences once thought unbridgeable, and makes the case for pursuing goals still thought impossible, like the advancement of human rights in Vietnam. His story is fascinating, fun to read, and a primer for how America can regain its standing and influence in Vietnam and beyond." -- Thomas Malinowski * Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey’s 7th district *"Ambassador Ted Osius has written an illuminating, engaging and often moving story of the quarter century he has dedicated to helping the United States and Vietnam overcome their painful past. It is a narrative of political, economic, environmental and educational policies, of cultures and traditions, of losses and memories, of the lingering devastation of war and the commitment to work for reconciliation and peace." -- Drew Gilpin Faust * Arthur Kingsley Porter University Professor and President Emerita, Harvard University *"This is a book you cannot put down. Set in the corridors of power, Ted Osius's insider account offers fascinating insights about Vietnamese politics and geo-political relations. Highly recommended to anyone who is interested in contemporary Vietnam." -- Maikhoi Donguyen * Vietnamese artist and activist *"This is an outstanding account of a rare transformational moment in history, when two people formerly divided by bitter ideological differences and scarred by warfare, were able to find their ways towards a reconciliation of the spirit, long after the swords were put away. As US ambassador to Vietnam, Ted Osius was far more than a detached observer and reporter of these events, in the classical manner of diplomats. Without ever losing perspective as an exponent of US policy, he invested heart and soul in furtherance of this process, and, as an unintended consequence of his respect for the values and cultures of the people of Vietnam, and by virtue of the examples he set in the details of his personal life, became in his own right a symbol of the best we have to offer as a nation." -- Leon Fuerth * Formerly, National Security Adviser to the Vice President of the United States, Albert Gore *"Ted Osius expertly weaves the personal and the political into an engaging and insightful story of how Vietnam and the United States have come so far so fast since diplomatic relations were established 25 years ago. 'Dealing honestly with the past…was key to carving out a different future…' he writes, and the most challenging part of that past is Agent Orange. Today the U.S. is giving material assistance to victims of Agent Orange and cleaning up the dioxin residue left behind at former American bases in Vietnam. But reconciliation is not yet complete and these and other measures which address the legacies of war will require continuing American attention and commitment." -- Charles Bailey * former Ford Foundation Representative in Vietnam & co-author, From Enemies to Partners: Vietnam, the *"I had the pleasure of spending time with Ted in 2016 while I was filming in Vietnam. He instantly impressed me as a diplomat who not only held a strong commitment to US diplomacy, but more importantly as someone who cared deeply about the people of Vietnam with whom he interacted daily. He later demonstrated great personal integrity and courage by standing up against an unjust and misguided policy that would have abandoned people who had sacrificed greatly for our country. More Americans should follow his example of genuine communication, deeper understanding of others, and courageous living!" -- Samuel L. Jackson * Actor *"How do countries move from war to peace to friendship to cooperation to partnership? The dynamic is exceedingly, and unfortunately, rare. But Ted Osius had the good fortune to be engaged in America's reconciliation with Vietnam from its earliest days. In the finest tradition of diplomatic memoirs, he effortlessly synthesizes grand strategy and humanitarian affairs, tense negotiations and touching bicycle rides, to definitively document the course—and the enormous potential—of one of America's most vital partnerships in Asia." -- Parag Khanna * author of The Future is Asian *"Warriors and prisoners turned diplomats, revolutionaries and political activists turned statesmen, soldiers and draft dodgers turned national leaders: such are the extraordinary people whose unimaginable determination and resilience helped to overcome the impossible aftermath of war— and succeeded at a magnificent act of reconciliation. As brilliantly told by former ambassador Ted Osius, two former deadly enemies become bound into a reflection of one another through a desire for peace. Nothing is Impossible deserves to be read for generations." -- Nguyen Qui Duc * Former National Public Radio journalist and author of Where the Ashes Are: the Odyssey of a Vietname *"While millions of pages have been written about the terrible war between the United States and Vietnam, the two countries’ fraught and complicated efforts to rebuild diplomatic and economic relations afterward has been understudied and misunderstood. Ted Osius’ Nothing is Impossible beautifully fills this important gap. Told from the perspective of a diplomat on the front lines of the negotiations, the story Osius shares is both deeply personal and revelatory. Readers will learn new facts about the incremental steps toward reconciliation while being introduced to a cast of compelling characters who shaped the process." -- Edmund Malesky * Professor of Political Economy and Director of the Duke Center for International Development *“Nothing Is Impossible reminds me of Vietnam Now by former Los Angeles Times bureau chief, the late David Lamb. Like David, Ted is a great storyteller connecting the people he's met along the way to the pivotal moments in Vietnam's modern history. From lifting the U.S. trade embargo by President Clinton in 1994 to Vietnam's crackdown on civil society leaders during President Obama's visit in 2016, one can sense Ambassador Osius' frustration as well as his jubilation in his dealing with Washington DC or Hanoi where he once called home. Someday he will return with his family to call it home again. For he is an American at birth, but a Vietnamese at heart.” -- Trinh Hoi * Lawyer and TV Host *"Despite a tortured history, America's relationship with Vietnam is now evolving into a strategic partnership as Southeast Asia becomes a testing ground for China's rise and the epicenter of U.S.-China rivalry in the world. This illuminating book by Ted Osius tells the dramatic story — through the people who lived it — of how the two countries transitioned from implacable enemies to cooperative partners on the regional stage. As a central player in this transition, Osius has written the rare volume that is both important diplomatic history and an engrossing and enjoyable read." -- Jonathan Stromseth * Lee Kuan Yew Chair in Southeast Asian Studies, Brookings Institution, and former member of the Secre *"Ted Osius has shared such an important story about how America and Vietnam made the remarkable transition from enemies to friends, and what it means, truly, to come to terms with epic tragedy and loss.” -- Lynn Novick * co-director/producer, The Vietnam War *"The Notorious RBG," by Ted Osius https://www.washingtonblade.com/2020/09/19/the-notorious-rbg/ * Washington Blade *“[A] complex and fact-filled book. Osius has succeeded in making the many people involved come very much alive in his book.” * Thomas Bo Pendersen *"The Remonstrating Official," by Ted Osius * The Foreign Service Journal *"Former US ambassador writes on US reconciliation with Vietnam" * Sai Gon Giai Phong English edition online *"Fascinating detail....A reader curious to learn why Washington and Hanoi are now contemplating a 'comprehensive strategic relationship' won't be disappointed by Ted Osius' book. There is lucid discussion, inter alia, of the step-by-step development of 'strategic trusts' between the military establishments of both nations." * Asia Sentinel *"Vice President Kamala Harris’s Visit To Vietnam" By Ted Osius * Tuoi Tre newspaper *Vietnam The US: Legacy and Partnership with Admiral Scott Swift and Ambassador Ted Osius * The General and the Ambassador *The Remonstrating Official: "Speaking Out" by Ted Osius * The Foreign Service Journal *"Ted Osius, ex-US envoy in Hanoi, to head US-ASEAN Business Council," by Larry Luxner * The Washington Diplomat *"Nothing is Impossible: Diplomacy, Leadership and Acceptance with Ted Osius" * Fifth Dimensional Leadership podcast *"Osius is well positioned to write the book. He served twice at the U.S. diplomatic mission in Hanoi, first as a political officer shortly after normalization, and then as U.S. ambassador to Vietnam almost 20 years later. Osius’ extended engagement with Vietnam, which he summarized as “pursuing diplomacy with Vietnam for twenty-three years – under four presidents and seven secretaries of state,” enabled him to gain a deep understanding of the different contours of bilateral relations. This, in turn, provided him with the necessary ingredients to fill his book with fascinating accounts of how Washington and Hanoi have worked together to promote reconciliation and strengthen their ties." * The Diplomat *"IN OTHER TRUMP NEWS — There’s a new book out next week by TED OSIUS, the former U.S. ambassador to Vietnam, recounting his experiences in the job. He tells one story about preparations for Trump’s 2017 trip to Vietnam for an APEC meeting. The planning included an upcoming White House meeting with Vietnamese PM NGUYEN XUAN PHUC. When Trump heard the name, he responded with a racist joke." * POLITICO Playbook *"Ex-Ambassador to Vietnam 'Grieved' Trump Victory, Saw It As Threat to U.S.-Asia Relations," by Jenni Fink * Newsweek *"Trump made a racist joke asking if then-Vietnamese prime minister's name was 'like Fook Yoo,' book says," by Grace Panetta * Business Insider *"Behind the scenes of Donald Trump's very strange White House meeting with Vietnam's prime minister," an excerpt from Nothing Is Impossible by Ted Osius * Salon *"Racist President Told Racist Joke Before Meeting Vietnam’s Prime Minister: New Book," by Peter Wade * Rolling Stone *"In his new book, Nothing is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam, Osius serves up a vivid first-hand account of the development of Vietnam-U.S. relations in the last quarter century." * Radio Free Asia *"Ted Osius retired from his post as US Ambassador to Vietnam when asked to implement covertly-devised deportation policies he found morally repugnant and un-American. Hear about his crisis of conscience and also of the heroic service of senators John McCain and John Kerry, Vietnam vets who did the right thing at great political cost." https://americandiplomat.libsyn.com/nothing-is-impossible-with-ted-osius?tdest_id=1754555 * American Diplomat Podcast *"Vietnam: The Long Shadow of War" by Robert Bociago * Asia Media Center *"Retired Vietnam Ambassador Ted Osius: Diplomacy Is about Building Trust and Taking Risks," by Nick Erikson * GW Today *"An inspiring story of how international diplomacy can create a better world." * Foreign Service Journal - In Their Own Write *"Former U.S.-Vietnam ambassador discusses post-war reconciliation," by Jackson Lanzer * The GW Hatchet *Ted Osius interview with Pho Bolsa TV * Pho Bolsa TV *S2#15 Ted Osius, President CEO US-ASEAN Business Council: Vietnam’s economic prospects after the pandemic * Vietnam Innovators podcast *"How far will the US go in its relationship with Vietnam’s military?" interview with Ted Osius * PRI's "The World" *Modern American Diplomacy: The Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST) interview with Ted Osius * Modern American Diplomacy podcast *"Why the US's and Vietnam's militaries became unlikely comrades, and how their relationship survived Trump" * Business Insider *"First and foremost, however, Osius’ memoir is an invaluable contribution to understanding the history of U.S.-Vietnam relations, particularly how this process was conducted by officials in Washington and Hanoi. And the book’s intrigue lies in its anecdotes. It isn’t difficult to imagine future works on Vietnam quoting at length the conversations Osius had with Vietnamese or American officials, which are relayed in this book." * Council on Foreign Relations *"Osius demonstrates a deep understanding of Vietnamese culture and history, including its difficult relations with China.... [The] book is a compelling road map of the steps and actions Vietnam and the United States took to normalise and deepen their ties. Clearly it took many people in both countries to push to build trust and take the first halting steps. Nothing Is Impossible could serve as a helpful primer for other countries that may seek rapprochement with Washington down the road." * South China Morning Post *"129 - Ted Osius - US Ambassador to Vietnam 2014-2017" * "The Vietnamese" podcast with Kenneth Nguyen *Amb. Ted Osius on Shaping U.S. Economic Diplomacy in ASEAN * The Tea Leaves Podcast *Talk Back: Wednesday, Mar 2 - Michael McKinley and Ted Osius * KGVO Talk Back Radio *"OUT AND ABOUT — SPOTTED at a party for former U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius’ new book, “Nothing is Impossible: America’s Reconciliation with Vietnam” ($29.95), at Nelson Cunningham’s Georgetown home on Wednesday night: John Negroponte (who introduced Osius), Carla Hills, Eric Rubin,Jim Kolbe and Thomas Hubbard." * POLITICO Playbook PM *"Osius delves into a wide range of important issues, including climate change, educational exchange, the East Sea (known as the South China Sea to the rest of the world), energy policy, environmental pollution, LGBT, the Mekong Delta, religion, and war legacies. On another positive note, the book is chock full of insider information about Vietnam-US relations, some of which drew the ire of the Vietnamese government." * Counterpunch *“The book tells an inspiring story of how international diplomacy can create a better world by describing a 20-year journey of daring diplomacy that led not only to the reconciliation between the two former foes, but also the constant improvement in their bilateral ties. The book vividly illustrates how diplomacy—not just government to government, but also people to people and culture to culture—allowed the two countries to overcome seemingly irreconcilable differences.” -- Nugyen Tuan Viet * Contemporary Southeast Asia: A Journal of International and Strategic Affairs *Table of ContentsList of Photographs Foreword by John Kerry Preface: Biên Hòa Cemetery A Note on the Text 1 An Improbable Friendship 2 A Time to Heal and a Time to Build 3 The Story of Pete Peterson 4 David and Goliath 5 The Legacies of War 6 Think Unthinkable Thoughts 7 Diplomacy from a Bicycle Seat 8 Châu, Khiết, and the Students of Vietnam 9 China and the Trans-Pacific Partnership 10 The Communist Party 11 The Notorious RBG 12 A New Journey 13 A New President 14 Ditches and Tree Roots Epilogue: Reconciliation Acknowledgments Notes Bibliography Index

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