World peace is believed to be the good wish of many people. Thanks to the development of information technology, we have been able to know the affairs of the world without leaving home, and we have also learned the importance of peace.
Whether it is the Iraq war in the early 20th century or the crisis in the Middle East since 10 years, the painful situation of countless people displaced in it has left a deep impression on people. Therefore, every person with a conscience in his heart will send it from Pray for peace in your heart.
However, this kind of thinking is limited to ordinary people with a conscience. Many things are actually a double-edged sword. Although in these wars, some areas have become unpopular due to the ravages of war. However, at the same time, Some other countries took advantage of the opportunity of war to make a fortune and finally made themselves.
For example, in the Vietnam War that began in the 1950s, although both parties involved in the war had brought huge losses, three more countries benefited from this and quickly embarked on the path of prosperity.
The causes and consequences of the Vietnam War
After World War II, Asia did not usher in complete peace. Due to the confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union, the world was divided into a capitalist camp led by the United States and The socialist camp headed by the Soviet Union, although the leaders of the two camps have never crossed head-on, local frictions continue.
For example, in the 1950s, Vietnam was divided into two halves due to the problem of squadrons, and South and North Vietnam, which had completely different beliefs, finally broke out in a war.
Before the outbreak of World War II, Vietnam was actually a French colony. However, during World War II, it was occupied by Japanese invaders. Until 1945, the situation in Vietnam was still not optimistic.
This year, the famous leader Ho Chi Minh took the initiative and led the Vietnamese people to sound the clarion call for independence. The North Vietnam camp was formally established. However, the former Vietnamese emperor Bao Da has always refused to give up his position. With the support of France, he also established the South Vietnamese regime.
The friction between the two sides naturally intensified. In order to be able to unify the entire Vietnam, we waited until November 1955.The Vietnam War officially broke out.
During the war, the capitalist camp headed by the United States was also unwilling to easily give up the position of the South Vietnamese regime. In order to preserve the face of the old capitalist countries, as the war intensified, they also simply plunged into the war. It is conceivable that this series of military actions also brought tremendous pressure to Vietnam.
However, the South Vietnam under the leadership of the Viet Cong broke out an unprecedentedly strong fighting force. Although the support of the socialist camp was relatively poor for them, they eventually won the game. war.
In 1976, North Vietnam unified the country and changed the name of the country to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Saigon City was also changed to Ho Chi Minh City to commemorate the great leader of Ho Chi Minh. The war that lasted for more than 20 years was finally over, Asia and the world Finally, a brief peace came.
Polarized economic structure
As the two sides involved in the exchange of fire during the Vietnam War were very extensive, and later well-known countries such as Japan and South Korea were also involved, this war also left a profound impact on the political situation in Asia and the world. Impact.
As the socialist camp and the capitalist camp had a conflict on the Korean battlefield before, the victory of these two battlefields also brought unprecedented self-confidence to the socialist countries, and it also made the socialist camp. International influence has once again reached a level.
Not to mention the political impact of this war, even the world economy is deeply affected by it. As we all know, war is actually a process of wealth plundering. If it is unprofitable, capitalist countries may also May not support South Vietnam.
So,
Although Vietnam has become impoverished because of the war that broke the boat
, this war did not make Asia’s economy ever doomed. It can even be said that some Southeastern countries took off and this war It is not unrelated.
Although this war is dominated by established capitalist countries such as the United States in the capitalist camp,But they didn't get much benefit in the Vietnam War. After all, the Baoda regime they supported was eventually defeated, and some of the follow-up long-term plans no longer exist.
On the contrary, the United States has posted a lot of money to some neighboring countries to help them settle in Southeast Asia. Therefore, the wealth plundered from the war is more inclined to those countries that receive American blood transfusions.
Get blood transfusion of capital
There are three Southeast Asian countries that have won the biggest dividends of the war. These three countries are South Korea, Singapore and Thailand
. They made a fortune in the war and ushered in The golden years of rapid development.
For example, South Korea, before the Vietnam War, was a purely puppet regime with no economic and political achievements, but due to the huge pressure on the United States from the Vietnam battlefield, the United States had to send them. A large number of military orders have greatly stimulated South Korea's national economy.
In order to win this war, the United States has also made a lot of money. They encouraged some neighboring Southeast Asian countries to join the war and promised them a certain amount of revenge. In the process,
South Korea got 9 from the United States. 100 million U.S. dollars in military allowances and more than 2 billion U.S. dollars in military assistance
, and more measures to benefit South Korea will be implemented together.
It is conceivable that
, with such sweetness, South Korea also received a dividend from the Vietnam War, and later succeeded in becoming one of the "Four Asian Dragons".
And Singapore also got the dividends of the war, but the reason why they got a certain status is also very much related to their unique geographical advantage.
Because Singapore occupies the Strait of Malacca, it has become the target of the United States and other participating countries to help them maintain logistical supplies.
As their strategic position improves, they also get As a result of the massive blood transfusions in the international community, it is not surprising that it later became one of the "Four Asian Dragons"
.
As for the last Thailand, it was because the US military stationed in Thailand ushered in an opportunity for economic development. We all know that Thailand is now a world-renowned tourist destination. The fundamental reason for this title is also Because of the Vietnam War.
After the United States was stationed in Thailand that year, because Thailand was still poor and white, the American soldiers had nothing to do for a long time. In order to find fun, they also opened up some entertainment places in the stationed area.
Seeing this series of phenomena, the Thai government smelled the smell of money. They vigorously promoted the construction of local infrastructure. During the war, they built Pattaya and other places into a cultural and entertainment complex. Tourist attraction.
A large number of US troops also brought a lot of money. After playing in Thailand, many US troops have also become repeat customers.
With the large amount of money earned from the US military, Thailand has also been able to accumulate amazing His wealth eventually became a world-famous tourist country
.
Summary:
However, it is a pity that Thailand's economic development is too dependent on the tourism industry, and its own industrial construction has never been mentioned, so that they have not caught up with a series of development opportunities such as the subsequent technological revolution.
On the contrary, South Korea and Singapore have invested more money earned in infrastructure construction and education. They have entered the second world and become one of the established developed countries. Even today, they are The society still has a certain political influence.
Speaking back to the Vietnam War itself, although this war has caused great harm to the Vietnamese people, their economy has fallen into a sluggish level for a long time. However, the overall economic level of Asia has shown a trend of declining and increasing. In addition to South Korea, Singapore and Thailand, there are also some small countries that have developed on a small scale.
Regarding the series of phenomena left over from this war, we have to sigh. The nature of war is, in the final analysis, only plunder.
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