"The world viewed sideways..." by Ambassador, Journalist Vu Son Thuy

The National Political Publishing House Truth has just published the book "The World Seen Sideways... Diplomatic Relations Tell Stories" by Ambassador-journalist Vu Son Thuy.

In the recently released 250-page book The World Seen Sideways… Diplomatic Relations Tell Stories , Ambassador-journalist Vu Son Thuy, former Editor-in-Chief of The World & Vietnam Newspaper, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, shared and analyzed vivid stories in international relations, from Europe to Asia, Oceania, and America.

'Thế giới nhìn nghiêng… ' của Đại sứ, Nhà báo Vũ Sơn Thủy

Cover of the book "The World Seen Sideways... Diplomacy Tells Stories" (Source: VNA)

Each story is a new, authentic, and sharp perspective on the history of formation, movement, and transformation of nations, international organizations, or diplomatic relations and international issues from decades ago that still have contemporary value today...

Through vivid, imagery-rich language, issues are perceived and analyzed thoroughly, delving into their essence in relation, comparison with the past and predictions for the future.

The author also sketches a picture of Vietnamese diplomacy in the Ho Chi Minh era, while conveying deep feelings in the pages of memories about some of the country's leaders.

The book consists of two parts: The world in the last decade of the 20th century , and the story of diplomacy in the first decade of the 21st century.

Among them, there are many impressive articles such as America: Building a bridge across the Pacific, Made in Japan... Made in Vietnam, ASEAN - Unity in diversity, From the "miracle of the Han River" to the "miracle of the Pacific", ASEAN's four-engine locomotive, The Asia-America era, Internet war, Vietnam: Innovative diplomacy...

The articles in the book are highly topical, providing valuable knowledge about the history of international relations, a source of information to help readers have a more complete view of the present, and useful documents for learning and researching international relations, history and experience in foreign affairs, diplomacy...

(according to VNA)

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