👉 Tonkin is a term used in the context of international relations, particularly military strategy and diplomacy. It refers to the concept that the United States has been involved in a number of conflicts around the world, including the Vietnam War, which lasted from 1955 to 1975. In the early stages of the conflict, the United States was heavily involved with South Vietnam's defense against North Vietnamese forces. However, after the fall of Saigon and the loss of many troops in