Blue Pawn, Red Pawn and the Communist Party of Vietnam’s Gambit for Legitimacy

"This is a long-awaited book discussing systematically the political system in Vietnam: Why has the present political regime continued for such a long period, and what are the resources of legitimacy concerning the communist rule. The book also covers the recent development in the political scene, including the anti-corruption campaign and the frequent changes in the top leadership."--Shiraishi Masaya, Emeritus Professor, Waseda University, Former Chairman, Japan Society for Vietnamese Studies"A