TTLA: ASEAN Cooperation on Environmental Security (1999-2015)

INFORMATION ABOUT DOCTORAL THESIS

1. Full name of the researcher:Nguyen Thi Thuy Trang      

2. Gender: Female

2. Date of birth: October 7, 1984

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision on recognition of PhD 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 topic name (old topic name: Cooperation on human security issues in ASEAN+3).

7. Thesis topic name:ASEAN Cooperation on Environmental Security (1999-2015)

8. Major: International Relations Code: 62.31.02.06

9. Scientific instructor:Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Vinh

10. Summary of new results of the thesis

The thesis 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 multidimensional approach, the thesis raises and solves theses of scientific and practical significance; clearly states the objectives, analyzes the cooperation process as well as the practical effects of ASEAN cooperation on environmental security. From there, the thesis points out the characteristics, achievements and limitations of the cooperation process, and makes a number of proposals to improve the effectiveness of ASEAN cooperation activities. In addition, the thesis also analyzes the process of Vietnam's participation in this field of cooperation.

Along with the above contents, the thesis attempts to systematically present and study the relationship between environmental issues and security, the necessity of regional cooperation and international cooperation to ensure environmental security. Hopefully, the thesis will be a source of reference for training and research of those who study international relations, study international relations and are interested in international relations issues, especially "new" security issues, security issues that can directly threaten human life and safety. With the results achieved, the thesis will contribute new sources of information; new perspectives, approaches and some new explanations in the research on international relations, security and cooperation in environmental security.

11. Practical application

- The topic is a reference document for students, graduate students, those interested in and 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. Research also contributes to raising awareness of the importance of international and regional cooperation, specifically ASEAN cooperation on environmental security.

- Contribute to helping policy makers refer to the achievements, limitations and challenges in an important area of ​​regional cooperation that Vietnam is participating in.

12. Further research directions

- International relations in Asia-Pacific.

- Non-traditional security, environmental security, human security.

13. Published works related to the thesis

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 response proposals”, 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 Vietnam's rural environment”, in the book International cooperation for rural development in Vietnam: Connecting policies and practices, The Gioi 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.