In the Interests of Peace: Canada and Vietnam 1954-73

by Douglas Ross

In 1945 the Canadian government reluctantly accepted a role in the truce supervisory commissions for Vietnam. Ottawa's decision to participate created considerable tensions in the Canadian policy community. Douglas Ross examines that objective and how it directed the course of Canadian involvement in Vietnam.

498 pages, Paperback

Published December 15, 1984

Reviews

[Holly Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let me start by saying that you should read this book and then pick up a copy of The Good Fight by Brendan Kelly. Contrasting the material of The Good Fight and In the Interests of Peace is a must-do for any academic. I’m extremely biased in my review because I got paid $32/hour to read this so I would say I’m kind of forced to like to the material (in a sense), but for anyone interested in International Law, History, Politics, or for any War buffs out there: read this book! Ross is an elegant writer and he humanizes politics in an incredible way. He goes beyond the surface-level review of war history and throws you head first into the complex nature of decision-making on an international (and national) level in times of crisis. He contrasts the different narratives surrounding Canada’s (lack of?) legal responses to the Vietnam War and helps readers understand how much happens behind the scenes. Highly recommend!