Ethnic unity has long been a critical factor in national development and sustainability, particularly in multi-ethnic societies such as Vietnam. Drawing on Marxist–Leninist theory and traditional Vietnamese humanism, Ho Chi Minh developed a vision of ethnic unity grounded in equality, solidarity, mutual respect, and national independence. This article employs a qualitative historical-conceptual approach to examine the philosophical and historical foundations of Ho Chi Minh’s thought on ethnic unity and its strategic significance in Vietnam’s revolutionary struggle. It also considers the contemporary relevance of this vision to national development, social cohesion, ethnic policy, and the continuing pursuit of socialism. The analysis demonstrates that Ho Chi Minh’s conception of ethnic unity served both as a principle of revolutionary mobilization and as a framework for strengthening relations among Vietnam’s ethnic communities. The study concludes that his approach to ethnic unity remains an enduring contribution to Vietnamese political thought and continues to provide theoretical and practical guidance for contemporary nation-building.
Ethnic unity has long been a critical factor in national development and sustainability, particularly in multi-ethnic societies such as Vietnam. Drawing on Marxist–Leninist theory and traditional Vietnamese humanism, Ho Chi Minh developed a vision of ethnic unity grounded in equality, solidarity, mutual respect, and national independence. This article employs a qualitative historical-conceptual approach to examine the philosophical and historical foundations of Ho Chi Minh’s thought on ethnic unity and its strategic significance in Vietnam’s revolutionary struggle. It also considers the contemporary relevance of this vision to national development, social cohesion, ethnic policy, and the continuing pursuit of socialism. The analysis demonstrates that Ho Chi Minh’s conception of ethnic unity served both as a principle of revolutionary mobilization and as a framework for strengthening relations among Vietnam’s ethnic communities. The study concludes that his approach to ethnic unity remains an enduring contribution to Vietnamese political thought and continues to provide theoretical and practical guidance for contemporary nation-building.
