Ngô Đình Nhu Author

Tuong Vu is Professor of Political Science, University of Oregon, where he has taught since 2008. He has held visiting appointments at Princeton University and the National University of Singapore. He is the founding director of the US-Vietnam Research Center based at the Global Studies Institute, University of Oregon. His research has focused on the comparative politics of state formation, development, and revolutions in East and Southeast Asia. He is the author and co-editor of nine books and many other publications.

Madame Ngô Đình Nhu (1924–2011) was the influential and controversial de facto First Lady of South Vietnam, known as the Dragon Lady for her sharp political acumen and outspoken nature. As the wife of Ngô Đình Nhu, brother and advisor to President Ngô Đình Diệm, she wielded significant political influence. She was also known by her given name, Trần Lệ Xuân.