TTLA: The Party led the international movement against the American imperialist invasion of Vietnam (1954-1975)

INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the doctoral candidate:Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy     

2. Gender: Female

3. Date of birth: October 5, 1981

4. Place of birth: Ninh Binh

5. Decision No. 2213/2011/QD-XHNV-SDH, dated November 21, 2011, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the doctoral student.

6. Changes in the training process:

- Decision No. 3203/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, on extending the study period: 24 months.

- Decision No. 733/QD-SDH dated October 26, 2015, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, on adjusting the title of the doctoral dissertation.

7. Thesis title:The Party led the international movement against the American imperialist aggression in Vietnam (1954-1975).

8. Major: History of the Communist Party of Vietnam Code: 62.22.56.01

9. Scientific supervisor:Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Quang Hien

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

- This systematically presents the Party's leadership over the international movement against the US imperialist aggression in Vietnam, contributing to a deeper understanding of an aspect of the resistance war against the US and for national salvation.

- Initially, this paper presents observations, assessments, results, limitations, and key lessons learned from the Party's leadership in the international movement against the US imperialist aggression in Vietnam from 1954 to 1975.

- This document provides a reference for research on diplomatic struggle and international mobilization during the resistance war against the US, saving the nation. It also provides historical data as a scientific basis for formulating policies and strategies for international mobilization by the Vietnamese Party and State today.

11. Practical applications:

- The experiences of the Party in leading the international movement during the years 1954-1975 are of great significance in the cause of national defense today, especially the struggle to protect maritime sovereignty and islands. The international mobilization to gain the support of countries, organizations, and forces in the region and around the world to counter expansionist forces, protect peace, and ensure international maritime and air safety in the South China Sea has become increasingly urgent in the current situation.

- This dissertation can be used as a reference for research on diplomatic struggle and international mobilization in the resistance war against the US, for national liberation.

12. Future research directions:

- To understand the Party's policy on resolving the South China Sea issue in the current regional and international context.

13. Published works related to the dissertation:

1. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2011), “Understanding international public opinion on the issue of Agent Orange/dioxin in Vietnam (1961-1971)”,Journal of Educational Theory(6), pp. 83-88.

2. Vu Quang Hien, Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2012), “The struggle on the international public opinion battlefield regarding the use of chemical weapons by the US imperialists in the war of aggression against Vietnam in the years 1961-1971”,The pain of Agent Orange,National Political Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 141-181.

3. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy, Vu Quang Hien (2013), “Mobilizing international public opinion to support Vietnam's struggle at the Paris Conference”, International Scientific Conference -The 1973 Paris Agreement: 40 Years in Retrospect, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, pp. 251-261.

4. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2014), “The anti-war movement of the American people against the American war of aggression in Vietnam (1954-1975)”,Proceedings of the 2014 Annual Scientific ConferenceConstruction Publishing House,pp. 343-345.

5. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2014), “The people of the world protest against the US imperialists' use of chemical weapons in the war of aggression against Vietnam”,Proceedings of the 2014 Annual Scientific ConferenceConstruction Publishing House,pp. 356-358.

6. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2014), “The War Within America and the Support of Progressive Americans”,International support for Vietnam during its resistance war against the US from 1954 to 1975.Research project of Hanoi National University, Code: QGTĐ 11.11, accepted on April 21, 2014.

7. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2015), “The Party's policy of international mobilization in the resistance war against the US, saving the country in the period 1965 - 1975”,Journal of Party History(10), pp. 58-63.

INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name: Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy 2. Sex: Female

3. Date of birth: October 5^th, 1981 4. Place of birth: Ninh Binh

5. Admission decision number: No. 2213/2011//QD- XHNV- SĐH, November 21^st, 2011 of Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, National University of Hanoi, Vietnam.

6. Changes in academic process:

- From: decision number 3203/QD-XHNV-SDH on December 31^st, 2014 of Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi about extension of study time to more than 24 months.

- To: decision number 733/QD-SDH on October 26^th, 2015 of Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi about changing the title of thesisThe old title of thesis: Vietnam Communist Party with the international movement to fight the US imperialist aggression in Vietnam (1954-1975)

7. Official title of the thesis: Vietnam Communist Party in leading the international movement to fight the US imperialist aggression in Vietnam (1954-1975)

8. Major: Vietnam Communist Party History Code: 62.22.56.01

9. Supervisor: Assoc.Professor Vu Quang Hien – History Faculty, USSH

10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:

This thesis has presented scientifically the leadership role of the Vietnam Communist Party in the international movement to fight the US imperialist aggression in Vietnam. Besides that, the aim of the thesis is the contribution to deepen another aspect of the anti-US war of Vietnam.

About the content, the thesis has initially some proposed comments, evaluations, results, the limitations, and experiences during the leading process of Vietnam Communist Party in the international campaign to resist US imperialist aggression since 1954 to 1975.

Furthermore, the thesis has provided references, useful documents for researchers in the fields about diplomacy and international movement during the anti-US war of Vietnam from 1954 to 1975. On another hand, the thesis has provided scientific historical data, as science basic lessons, for the planning and carrying out measures in the international campaigns of our Party and Vietnam today.

11. Practical applicability:

- The experience lessons, which come from the international movement directed by the Vietnam Communist Party during 1954-1975, had played a significant role in the stage of defending Vietnam nowadays, especially for the struggle to protect sea border of Vietnam. Especially based on contemporary context, the most urgent mission of the Party to fight expansionist powers and maintain the peace, freedom of maritime, and aviation over the East Sea is creating the international movements held by the Party to have the agreements and support from various countries, international organizations, and forces from the regions to the world.

- This thesis can be used as a reference document for many researchers in the fields of diplomatic struggles and international movement during the war against US.

12. Future research directions:

The future research will be concentrated on the leadership of the Vietnam Communist Party in solving the East Sea dispute under the complicated context of the region and the world recent time.

13. Thesis-related publications:

1. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2011), “Research about the international public opinions with the dioxin issues in Vietnam (1961-1971),Journal of proportional education(6), pp. 83-88.

2. Vu Quang Hien, Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2012), “The battle over international public opinion about using chemical weapons by the US imperialism during the war 1961-1971”,Dioxin Pain,National Politics Publisher, Hanoi, pp. 141-181.

3. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy, Vu Quang Hien (2013), “Appearing to international public opinion for Vietnam^'s struggle at Paris conference",International conference on the Paris peace agreement, 1973: a 40-year retrospective, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, pp. 251-261.

4. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2014), “Movements of American against the aggression of the US in Vietnam (1954-1975)”,Annual science report 2014,Construction Publisher,pp. 343-345.

5. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2014), “People over worldwide against the US in using chemical weapons during the war in Vietnam”,Annual science report 2014,Construction Publisher,pp. 356-358.

6. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2014), “The battle inside US and supports of the American 1954-1975”,Research Project of Hanoi National University, Code: QGTD 11.11, approved date: April 21, 2014.

7. Tran Thi Ngoc Thuy (2015), “Undertakings of the Vietnam Communist Party in the international movement during the war against US imperialism from 1965 to 1975”,Journal of Party History(10), pp. 58-63.