By Sophan Seng
Introduction
Introduction
Federal Republic of Vietcamlao recently appeared in a social network website named multiply.com posted by a Vietnamese called himself Phong. After that, we see this documents spread in many blogs such as ki-media.blogspot.com, cambodianbrightfuture.blogspot.com as well as Vietnamese website based in Montreal of Canada vietnamville.ca. Although those blogs/website sometime are not referral as an academic source, but they have played important role as the medium to bridge all people to debate political, social and economic issues.
The Vietcamlao plan is not considered a new plan if we review the history of Indochina Federation created by French colony. But the current Vietcamlao plan is significantly illustrating the mindset of Vietnamese people and leaders. After reviewed the article and utilized online search engine effectively, I have found that the Vietnamese preamble at the beginning and the confederation article have been totally cut and pasted from other websites. Part of Vietnamese language at the beginning was translated from wikipedia's article focused on Federation. Part of the Confederation Article in English language was cut, pasted and edited from another website. The inconsistency of the document illustrates the incomplete work of the author, or it is considered just part of author's leisure time spending on the internet. However, the mindset is really substantial for me to further study. More than this, the proposed capital city at Danang is geopolitically significant; the drawing flag and its meaning as well as the federation map, all are attractive to further study the thought, effort and political trend of Vietnamese people and leaders in glancing at their neighboring countries: Cambodia and Lao.
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| Vietcamlao Federal Republic flag, blue symbolizes the sea, red for courage and sacrifice to defend the country people, green for forests, plains, 5 stars for 5 represents primary state of North, Central, South Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. (http://ttxphongck.multiply.com/journal/item/237/237) |
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| Map of the Federal Republic of Vietcamlao with the capital city of Danang (http://ttxphongck.multiply.com/journal/item/237/237) |
In searching for truth of this Vietcamlao plan and Vietnamese mindset, we will review some Cambodian books such as the "Westward Journey and the Indochina in 2000" by Noun Koeun, Cambodia and Indochina Federation by Chan Dara translated from French by Thong Ngoun and Pen Nearovi, and Border of Cambodia with former Indochina Federation countries, a thesis by Sarin Chhak. With this regard, we have many foreign books to read especially some online websites such as wikipedia.com to complimentarily add to our references. For full article, visit www.vietcamlao.blogspot.com. You can read in PDF format here.
1 comment:
Federal Republic of Vietcamlao my ass, go f%#ck yourself and uncle Ho, Viet Cong bastards. There seem to be plenty of little Ho Chi Minhs still running around spreading their delusional dreams of uniting the old French Indochina states and call it Vietcamlao. Let me guess, Vietnam will be in charge, correct? This is the correct mindset described by many Khmer who have great resentment toward Vietnam. Hanoi's dream is to add Laos and Cambodia to its territory. To have Cambodia and Laos will make Vietnam become a bigger country with more populations. With these , Vietnam feel more secure from China. China has been
and will be Vietnam greatest threat. That is why it is a must
to absorb both Cambodia and Laos to make itself bigger. If
Vietnam hadn't robbed Champa(modern day central
Vietnam) and stolen Kampuchea Krom( modern day south
Vietnam), Vietnam would not be considered as Southeast
Asian, territorially. Vietnamese culture and religion are very much different than most Southeast Asians. Historically,
Vietnam has enemies all around. Due to its arrogance and an attitude that has a tendency to dominate to conquer, it does not earn much trust from Cambodia or Laos. Vietnam
is best describes as " invasive species", to say the least.
Whenever it is in trouble, it put on a good face and kissing
up to its neighbors to gain trust.
Currently Laotian government is very much controls by
Hanoi. Cambodian government is not too far behind. Hanoi
is practicing a soft and quiet conquering of Indochina. By
trying to be a puppetmaster of both Laotian and
Cambodian governments, Hanoi hope to grab what it pleases to fill its ambitions. This is just a stepping stone to
a much greater Vietnam's ambitions. As long as Vietnam is
still a nation, it will not stop expanding. It will continue to do what it is goog at, that is to expand bigger and bigger. The only way stop Vietnam from expanding its territory is
to have Cambodia and Laos distance themselves from
Vietnam. Cambodia and Laos must strengthen ties and
help each other in any economic, politic, and military
difficulties. Historically, these two neighbors have good
relationship. Without Cambodia and Laos, Vietnam will
have no neighbor to influence in order to conquer and dominate. Cambodia and Laos must also strengthen relationship with China. Only China can help both Cambodia and Laos from falling into Vietnam's grip. China's interest is to not see Vietnam achieve this ambition. Matter of fact, it will be a threat to China. This is one of the reason why China is very much economically involves in Cambodia
and Laos.
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