A political scientist on lessons learned in Vietnam
The Story
Victor Levant feels Canada's involvement in Vietnam is a story of diplomatic skulduggery, economic entanglement and political duplicity.
Program: The Current
Broadcast Date: Feb. 17, 2003
Guest: Victor Levant
Host: Anna Maria Tremonti
Duration: 5:51
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