TYLA: The European Union's Common Security and Defence Policy (2007-2019)

Author's name: Doan Thi Thu Huong

Dissertation Title: The European Union's Common Security and Defence Policy (2007-2019)

Dissertation field: International Studies

Major: International Relations Code: 62310206

Name of the postgraduate training unit: University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

1. Purpose and scope of the thesis

- The subject of this thesis is the European Union's Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP).

- Research objectives of the thesis: Based on an analysis of the formation process and practical evaluation of the implementation of the CSDP during the period 2007-2019, the thesis identifies the characteristics of the CSDP, assesses its position in the regional security structure, and examines the trends in the development of the CSDP.

2. Research methods used

Policy analysis methods: to analyze the basis for formation, objectives, and direction of the CSDP;

Historical method:The author used this information to organize and learn about the history of European security and defense integration and the emergence of the CSDP.

Methods for synthesizing and processing data.: to analyze the objectives, guidelines, and policy directions of the EU regarding the CSDP and to synthesize specific activities reflecting the EU's implementation of the CSDP;

Comparison method:To highlight the similarities and differences between CSDP and other security institutions in the region.

3. Main results and conclusions

3.1. Main results

- This is an in-depth, up-to-date, and systematic research study from the perspective of Vietnamese researchers on the CSDP (Central Policy Development Plan) during the period 2007-2019.

- To identify the characteristics of the CSDP during the period 2007-2019, determine its position in the regional security structure, and forecast the trends of the CSDP's development with a vision to 2025.

3.2. Conclusion

- The motivation behind the EU's CSDP development is a matter of power and a desire to build an institution that coordinates political relations among member states;

- The CSDP was created based on the need of European countries to seek "eternal peace" after the devastating consequences and heavy destruction of war;

- While the CSDP implementation process has achieved some successes, with a considerable number of military and civilian missions deployed across continents, they are short-term, small-scale, and limited in capacity;

- The main factors influencing the formation, development, and implementation of the CSDP are the increasingly complex internal and external security challenges and the differences in viewpoints among member states;

- The direction of the CSDP towards 2025 remains an intergovernmental policy, focusing on crisis management and internal defense.

SUMMARY OF DOCTORAL THESIS

The author's name: Doan Thi Thu Huong

Thesis title: The Common Security and Defense Policy (2007-2019)

Scientific branch of the thesis: International Studies

Major: International relations Code: 62310206

The name of postgraduate training institution: Thesis purpose and objectives:

Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University.

1. Research methods

- Methods of policy analysis: to analyze the basis of formation, objectives and orientation of CSDP;

- Historical method: Used by the author to organize information, learn about the history of European defense security integration and the organization of CSDP;

- Methods of synthesizing and processing materials: to analyze the EU's goals, reflect guidelines and policy directions for CSDP and synthesize specific activities that the implementation of CSDP;

- Comparison method: to show similarities and differences between CSDP and other security institutions in the region.

3. Major results and conclusions

3.1.The major results

- Being an intensive, updated and systematic research project from the perspective of Vietnamese researcher on CSDP in the period of 2007-2019;

- Identify the characteristics of CSDP in the period of 2007-2019, determine CSDP's position in the regional security structure and forecast CSDP's movement trend toward 2025.

3.2.Revisions

- EU's motivation for construction and development of CSDP is the power and the desire to build an institution that coordinates political relations among members;

- CSDP was developed based on the need to seek "eternal peace" of European countries after the disastrous consequences and heavy devastation of wars;

- Although CSDP implementation has achieved some achievements, the number of military and civilian missions deployed on the continents is quite large but the duration is short, small in scale and limited in capacity;

- The main factors affecting CSDP formation, development and implementation are the increasingly complex internal and external security challenges and differences in the views of member states;

- The movement of CSDP until 2025 is still an intergovernmental policy, focusing on crisis handling and internal defense.