TTLV: Strategic competition between Russia and the US in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict since February 2022

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name: Nguyen Van Vu; 2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: October 25, 1985

4. Place of birth: Quang Tri

5. Decision on student admission No. 2279/2022/QD-XHNV, dated August 22, 2022, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process:

- Extending the study period according to Decision No. 6934/QD-XHNV, dated December 16, 2024, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Extending the study period according to Decision No. 4670/QD-XHNV, dated June 24, 2025, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Thesis title: Strategic competition between Russia and the US in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict since February 2022

8. Major: International Relations; 9. Code: 8310601.01

10. Scientific Advisor: Dr. Vu Van Anh. Currently working at: Department of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.

11. Summary of the thesis results:

This thesis aims to analyze and clarify the strategic competition between Russia and the United States in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict from February 2022, thereby drawing some assessments of the strategic competition between Russia and the United States in this conflict, its impact on the international system, and some lessons learned for Vietnam. The thesis undertakes the following six key tasks:

Firstly, it is necessary to clarify the concept and analytical aspects of strategic competition between major powers in international relations.

Secondly, identify the levels of strategic competition and the criteria for evaluation.

Thirdly, analyze the factors influencing the strategic competition between Russia and the United States in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict.

Fourth, analyze the current state of strategic competition between Russia and the United States based on the main manifestations of strategic competition.

Fifth, analyze the characteristics and assess the level of strategic competition between Russia and the United States in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict.

Sixth, clarify the impact of the strategic competition between Russia and the US in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict and draw some issues/lessons learned for Vietnam.

12. Practical applications:

This thesis serves as a reference for research and teaching on international relations, security, and conflict, especially the Russia-Ukraine military conflict since February 2022 and strategic competition between major powers, particularly the Russia-US strategic competition. The thesis also contributes to providing arguments for research and the formulation of Vietnam's foreign policy.

13. Future research directions:

The author continues research on the strategic competition between Russia and the US in the Russia-Ukraine military conflict from February 2022, as this conflict is still ongoing and has not ended, particularly focusing on some new characteristics and manifestations of the strategic competition between Russia and the US during President Donald Trump's second term and the possibility of ending this conflict.

14. Published works related to the thesis: None

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: NGUYEN VAN VU 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: 25^thOctober, 1985 4. Place of birth: Quang Tri

5. Admission decision number: 2279/2022/QD-XHNV, dated 22^thAugust 2022

6. Changes in academic process:

- Extension of study period under Decision No. 6934/QD-XHNV, dated 16^thDecember 2024, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

- Extension of study period under Decision No. 4670/QD-XHNV, dated 24^thJune 2025, issued by the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

7. Official thesis title: Russia - United States strategic rivalry in the Russia - Ukraine military conflict from February 2022.

8. Major: International Relations 9. Code:8310601.01

10. Supervisors: Dr. Vu Van Anh, currently working at Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis aims to analyze and clarify the strategic rivalry between Russia and the United States in the Russia - Ukraine military conflict from February 2022, thereby drawing some assessments of the strategic rivalry between Russia and the United States in this conflict, the impact on the international system and drawing some lessons for Vietnam. The thesis implements the following 6 key tasks:

First, clarify the concept and aspects of analyzing strategic rivalry between great powers in international relations.

Second, determine the levels of strategic rivalry and evaluation criteria.

Third, analyze the factors affecting the strategic rivalry between Russia and the United States in the Russia - Ukraine military conflict.

Fourth, analyze the current state of strategic rivalry between Russia and the United States based on the main manifestations of strategic rivalry.

Fifth, analyze the characteristics and evaluate the level of strategic rivalry between Russia and the Unites States in the Russia - Ukraine military conflict.

Sixth, clarify the impact of Russia - United strategic rivalry in the Russia - Ukraine military conflict and draw some issues/lessons for Vietnam.

12. Practical applicability:

This thesis serves as a reference material for research and teaching on international relations, security and conflicts, especially the Russia - Ukraine military conflict from February 2022 and strategic rivalry between major countries, especially Russia - US strategic rivalry. The thesis also contributes to providing arguments for research and foreign policy making in Vietnam.

13. Further research directions:

The author continues to conduct research on the Russia - United States strategic rivalry in the Russia - Ukraine military conflict from February 2022, because this conflict is still ongoing and has not yet ended, especially focusing on researching some new characteristics and manifestations of Russia - US strategic rivalry in the second term of President Donald Trump and the possibility of ending this conflict.

14. Thesis-related publications: None