Information about the doctoral dissertation of PhD candidate Tran My Hai Loc

Information about the doctoral dissertation of PhD candidate Tran My Hai Loc

1. Full name of doctoral candidate: Tran My Hai Loc              2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: December 23, 1992 4. Place of birth: Vinh Long

5. Decision on admitting doctoral students: Decision No. 4055/2022/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2022, of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process (if any): Decision No. 3257/QD-XHNV dated June 28, 2024, on changing the doctoral thesis supervisor.

7. Thesis Title: India's Defence Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region (2007-2024)

8. Major: International Relations 9. Code: 9310601.01

10. Scientific supervisor: - Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Thien Thanh

- Dr. Pham Thi Yen

11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

• The research objective of this thesis is to clarify the current state of India's defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region during the period 2007-2024, thereby providing observations and making some recommendations for Vietnam's defense cooperation.

• The research subject of this dissertation is India's defense cooperation, encompassing both bilateral and multilateral cooperation, limited to the Indo-Pacific region from India's perspective, covering the period from 2007 to 2024, and encompassing: state and ministerial-level visits; defense capacity building and joint exercises (including Air Force/Army/Navy); and aid and procurement of defense equipment with security partners.

• This thesis is conducted using qualitative research methods combined with other research methods such as: historical research method, expert method, policy analysis method, discourse analysis method, analysis and synthesis method, case study method, and forecasting method.

Main results and new contributions of the thesis

• Firstly, the thesis refines the concept and analytical framework of India's defense cooperation.

• Secondly, the thesis provides a systematic and scientific picture of the current state of India's defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region in maintaining regional security and peace.

• Thirdly, the dissertation utilizes a methodological framework in international relations to evaluate and systematize India's defense cooperation, particularly from the perspective of soft power. This is also a novel aspect of the dissertation, aiming to explain why India's image in the field of defense cooperation in international public opinion is consistently perceived as benevolent and positive.

12. Future research directions: Based on this topic, further research could include the role of India in the Southern Hemisphere, particularly in defense cooperation strategies such as "Adaptive Defense" and the Mahasagar Vision; and maritime security cooperation between Vietnam and India in the South China Sea.

13. Publications related to the dissertation:

1. Tran My Hai Loc (2023), “India-Japan defense cooperation from 2008 onwards in the Indo-Pacific Region”,2023 International Graduate Research Symposium (2023 IGRS),University of Languages ​​and International Studies – VNU,Vietnam National University Press, Hanoi, pp. 511-524, ISBN: 978-604-384-167-1

2. Tran My Hai Loc (2023), “India's Regional Security and Defense Cooperation: A Study of Sino-Indian Rivalry in Sri Lanka”,Journal of Social and Political Sciences, 6(2), pp. 31-45, DOI: doi.org/10.31014/aior.1991.06.02.408

3. Tran My Hai Loc (2023), “India's security threats from Chinese military funding and economic development in South Asia”,Global: Jurnal Politik International, 25 (2), pp. 115-139, DOI: doi.org/10.7454/global.v25i2.1289

4. Tran My Hai Loc (2024), “China–Maldives defense ties threaten India's influence”,East Asia Forum, ISSN 1839-0242.

5. Tran My Hai Loc (2024), “India - Russia defense cooperation under Modi's administration”,Second International Conference on the Issues of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Press, Hanoi, pp. 486-500, ISBN: 978-604-43-1656-7

6. Tran My Hai Loc (2024), “India's Strategic Considerations with Russia in the Post-Russia-Ukraine War Era”.Resolusi: Jurnal Sosial Politik, 7(2), pp. 58-74.

7. Tran My Hai Loc (2024), “India-ASEAN defense cooperation from 2007 onwards: Pathways for regional security in Southeast Asia”, Proceedings of International Conference “Regional and Sub-Regional Cooperation in East and Southeast Asia: Toward a Sustainable and Innovative Future”, The Gioi Publishers, Hanoi, pp. 170-193, ISBN: 978-604-77-3984-4

8. Tran My Hai Loc (2023), “Vietnam-India Defense Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific Region from 2016 to the Present”,Journal of Indian and Asian Studies, 1 (122), pp. 1-9.

9. Tran My Hai Loc (2024), “Economic development in the defense industry sector: Lessons learned from India”,Economics and Forecasting, 20 (886), pp. 203-206.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Tran My Hai Loc

2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: December 23, 1992

4. Place of birth: Vinh Long Province

5. Admission decision number 4055/2022/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2022 by Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in academic process: Decision No. 3257/QD-XHNV dated June 28, 2024, on the change of the doctoral thesis supervisor.

7. Official thesis title: India's defense cooperation in Indo–Pacific region (2007–2024)

8. Major: International Relations
9. Code: 9310601.01
10. Supervisors: - Assoc. Prof. Tran Thien Thanh

• Dr. Pham Thi Yen

1. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

• The research objective of the thesis is to clarify the current status of India's defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region from 2007 to 2024, and based on that, to offer some recommendations for Vietnam's defense cooperation.

• The research subject of the thesis is India's defense cooperation, including both bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The scope is limited to the Indo-Pacific region from India's perspective, with the time frame from 2007 to 2024. The study focuses on state-level and Ministry of Defense visits; defense capacity building and training; joint military exercises (including Air Force, Army, and Navy); and defense assistance activities, as well as the sale and procurement of defense equipment with security partners.

• The thesis is based on qualitative research methods combined with various other methods, such as historical research method, expert method, policy analysis method, discourse analysis method, analysis method, synthesis method, case study method, and forecasting method.

Main results and contributions of the thesis:

• previous, the thesis refines the concept and analytical framework for India's defense cooperation.

• Second, the thesis provides a systematic and scientific overview of the current status of India's defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on its role in maintaining regional security and peace.

• Third, the thesis employs a set of international relations methodologies to assess and systematize India's defense cooperation, particularly through the lens of soft power. This is a novel contribution of the thesis, explaining why India's image in the field of defense cooperation is always seen as positive and constructive in international public opinion.

1. Further research directions: From this topic, future research could focus on the role of India in the Global South, particularly in defense cooperation strategies such as “Adaptive Defense” and the MAHASAGAR vision; as well as maritime security cooperation between Vietnam and India in the East Sea.

2. Thesis-related publications:

3. Tran My Hai Loc (2023), “India-Japan defense cooperation from 2008 onwards in the Indo-Pacific Region”,2023 International Graduate Research Symposium (2023 IGRS),University of Languages ​​and International Studies – VNU,Vietnam National University Press, Hanoi, pp. 511-524, ISBN: 978-604-384-167-1

4. Tran My Hai Loc (2023), “India's Regional Security and Defense Cooperation: A Study of Sino-Indian Rivalry in Sri Lanka”,Journal of Social and Political Sciences, 6(2), pp. 31-45, DOI: doi.org/10.31014/aior.1991.06.02.408

5. Tran My Hai Loc (2023), “India's security threats from Chinese military funding and economic development in South Asia”,Global: Jurnal Politik International, 25 (2), pp. 115-139, DOI: doi.org/10.7454/global.v25i2.1289

6. Tran My Hai Loc (2024), “China–Maldives defense ties threaten India's influence”,East Asia Forum, ISSN 1839-0242.

7. Tran My Hai Loc (2024), “India - Russia defense cooperation under Modi's administration”,Second International Conference on the Issues of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University Press, Hanoi, pp. 486-500, ISBN: 978-604-43-1656-7

8. Tran My Hai Loc (2024), “India's Strategic Considerations with Russia in the Post-Russia-Ukraine War Era”.Resolusi: Jurnal Sosial Politik, 7(2), pp. 58-74.

9. Tran My Hai Loc (2024), “India-ASEAN defense cooperation from 2007 onwards: Pathways for regional security in Southeast Asia”, Proceedings of International Conference “Regional and Sub-Regional Cooperation in East and Southeast Asia: Toward a Sustainable and Innovative Future”, The Gioi Publishers, Hanoi, pp. 170-193, ISBN: 978-604-77-3984-4

10. Tran My Hai Loc (2023), “Vietnam-India Defense Diplomacy in the Indo-Pacific Region from 2016 onwards”,Vietnam Journal of Indian & Asian Studies, 1 (122), pp. 1-9.

11. Tran My Hai Loc (2024), “Economic development in the defense industry: Lessons learned from India”,Economy & Forecast Review, 20 (886), pp. 203-206.