Number: RL33316
Title: U.S.-Vietnam Relations: Background and Issues for Congress
Authors: Mark E. Manyin, Specialist in Asian Affairs 
Abstract: This report provides an overview of U.S. relations with Vietnam, including policy issues, the economic and political situation in Vietnam, and a list of pertinent legislation. The key issues in the relationship include how far to pursue strategic and military-to-military ties; whether to impose curbs on surges in imports of certain items from Vietnam; how much and what types of bilateral economic assistance to provide; whether and how to try to improve the human rights situation in Vietnam; and how to clear up legacy issues from the Vietnam war.
Pages: 30
Date: January 2, 2009