INFORMATION ABOUT THE DOCTORAL THESIS
1. Full name of the doctoral candidate:Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang
2. Gender: Female
2. Date of birth: October 7, 1984
4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Decision to recognize doctoral students: No. 3216/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH dated December 31, 2014
6. Changes in the training process: Decision No. 2224/QD-XHNV dated July 8, 2016, on changing the thesis title (old title: Cooperation on Human Security Issues in ASEAN+3).
7. Thesis title:ASEAN Cooperation on Environmental Security (1999-2015)
8. Major: International Relations Code: 62.31.02.06
9. Scientific supervisor:Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Vinh
10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis
This dissertation is the first systematic research work in Vietnam on ASEAN cooperation in the field of environmental security from 1999 to 2015. Based on the exploitation of domestic and international sources and a multi-faceted approach, the dissertation poses and addresses scientifically and practically significant issues; clearly states the objectives, analyzes the cooperation process, and the practical effects of ASEAN cooperation on environmental security. From there, the dissertation points out the characteristics, achievements, and limitations of the cooperation process, and offers some suggestions to improve the effectiveness of ASEAN cooperation. In addition, the dissertation also analyzes Vietnam's participation in this field of cooperation.
In addition to the above content, this thesis attempts to systematically present and study the relationship between environmental issues and security, and the necessity of regional and international cooperation to ensure environmental security. It is hoped that this thesis will serve as a reference for the training and research of students and researchers in international relations, particularly those interested in international relations issues, especially "new" security issues—those that pose a direct threat to human life and safety. With its achieved results, this thesis will contribute new sources of information; new perspectives, approaches, and interpretations in the study of international relations, security, and cooperation in environmental security.
11. Practical applications
- This topic serves as a reference for undergraduate and graduate students, and anyone interested in researching environmental security and regional cooperation.
- Research on environmental security and regional cooperation on environmental security contributes to raising awareness of environmental issues and the link between the environment and security. The research also contributes to raising awareness of the importance of international and regional cooperation, specifically ASEAN cooperation on environmental security.
- Contributing to providing policymakers with insights into the achievements, limitations, and challenges in an important area of regional cooperation in which Vietnam is participating.
12. Future research directions
- International relations in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Non-traditional security, environmental security, human security.
13. Published works related to the dissertation
1. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang (2015), “Human security - a new security concept in East Asia”, Journal of Northeast Asian Studies (1), pp.3-13.
2. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang (2016), “Environmental migration in Southeast Asia: Current situation and some proposed solutions”, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies (9), pp.29-38.
3. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang (2016), “Human Development in Vietnam After 30 Years of Renovation: Achievements and Limitations”, in the book Vietnam After 30 Years of Renovation: Achievements and Prospects, Hong Duc Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 87-98.
4. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang (2016), “Impacts from the development process on the rural environment of Vietnam”, in the book International Cooperation for Rural Development in Vietnam: The Connection between Policy and Reality, The World Publishing House, Hanoi, pp. 204-215.
INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS
1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang 2. Sex: Female
3. Date of birth: October 7, 1984 4. Place of birth: Hanoi
5. Admission decision number: 3216/2014/QD-XHNV-SDH Dated: December 31, 2014
6. Changes in academic process: Decision No 2224/QD-XHNV dated July 8, 2016 on changing thesis title (Old title: Cooperation on human security issues in ASEAN+3).
7. Official thesis title: ASEAN Cooperation in Environmental Security
8. Major: International Relations Code: 62.31.02.06
9. Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Vinh
10. Summary of the new findings of the thesis
The thesis is the first systematic academic work in Vietnam on ASEAN cooperation in environmental security from 1999 to 2015. Based on research domestic and international data from multi-dimensional approaches, the thesis raises issues in both scientific and practice terms; it points out the goals, analyzes cooperation process of ASEAN in environmental security. The thesis points out the characteristics, achievements and limits of this process. It proposes some solutions to improve the effectiveness of ASEAN cooperation in environmental security. Besides, the thesis also examines Vietnam's participation in this cooperation process.
Together with the above mentioned contents, the theoretical thesis presents and researches the relationship between environment issues and security, the necessity of international and regional cooperation in guaranteeing environmental security. The thesis is expected to be a useful reference for students and researchers of international relations major who are particularly interested in non-traditional security and “emerging” security issues. With its findings, the thesis contributes a new approach and analysis to the research of international cooperation in environmental security.
11. Practical applicability
- Reference for undergraduate and graduate students of International Relations major.
- Research on environment issues and regional cooperation in environmental security would help to improve awareness of the relationship between environment issues and security as well as the necessity of protecting the environment. The thesis will enhance awareness of the importance of international and regional cooperation in environmental security.
- Reference for policy makers to understand deeply achievements and challenges of regional cooperation in environmental security and Vietnam's participation in ASEAN cooperation.
12. Further research directions
- International Relations in the Asia-Pacific.
- Non-traditional security, environmental security, human security.
13. Thesis -related publications
1. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang 2016, “Human Development in Vietnam after 30 Years of Renovation: Achievements and Limitations”, in Vietnam after 30 Years of Renovation: Achievements and Prospects (ISBN: 978-604-951-074-8), Hong Duc Publisher, Hanoi, pp. 87-98.
2. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang 2016, 'Impacts of Development on Vietnam's Rural Environment', in International Cooperation for Rural Development in Vietnam: The Linkage Between Policy and Reality (ISBN: 978-604-77-2952-4), World Publisher, Hanoi, pp. 204-215.
3. Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang 2016, 'Environmental Migration in Southeast Asia: Current Situation and Some Proposals', Southeast Asian Studies (9), pp. 29-38.
4. Nguyen, Thi Thuy Trang 2015, 'Human Security: A New Approach to Security in East Asia', Vietnam Review of North Asian Studies (1), pp. 3-13.
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