1. Student's full name: Pham Viet Phong 2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: May 3, 1985
4. Place of birth: Hoa Binh
5. Decision No. 4058/2022/QD-XHNV dated December 28, 2022, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.
6. Changes in the training process: None
7. Thesis title: The Indo-Pacific Defence and Security Policy of the Republic of France (2018-2024)
8. Major: International Relations; Code: 8310601.01
9. Scientific supervisor: Dr. Tran Diep Thanh, Faculty of Management and Creative Economics, School of Interdisciplinary Sciences and Arts, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
10. Summary of the thesis results:
Chapter 1: France's policy planning in the Indo-Pacific region is not merely a response to a complex international situation, but also an effort to strengthen its position through military presence, multilateral diplomacy, and the protection of national interests in the region. Furthermore, the volatile international and regional landscape, with intense competition between the US and China, conflicts in the Middle East, and tensions on the Korean Peninsula, demands flexibility in strategic adjustments while simultaneously strengthening defense and economic cooperation initiatives. Major challenges include geopolitical competition, regional conflicts, and non-traditional security issues such as piracy, terrorism, and climate change.
Chapter 2: Content and Practical Implementation of France's Defense and Security Policy in the Indo-Pacific Region, focusing on military activities, international cooperation, and economic aspects. Militarily, France maintains 8,000 troops in overseas territories and conducts joint exercises with India, Australia, and Japan to protect national interests and freedom of navigation. In foreign policy, France strengthens cooperation with strategic partners and participates in multilateral forums such as ASEAN to promote a regional order based on international law. Furthermore, France prioritizes non-traditional security measures such as combating piracy and protecting the marine environment. In addition, France promotes investment and trade, integrating economic interests with defense objectives. This policy demonstrates a combination of military, diplomatic, and economic strength to affirm France's role in the region.
Chapter 3: Assessing the Impact of France's Defense and Security Policy in the Indo-Pacific Region and Offering Recommendations for Vietnam. Accordingly, France is seen as a crucial partner in maintaining a rules-based international order, especially in the context of increasing strategic competition. France's presence creates opportunities for defense, economic, and diplomatic cooperation for countries in the region, including Vietnam. Based on this reality, Vietnam needs to leverage its relationship with France to promote maritime security cooperation, learn from France's experience in defense strategy, and enhance its ability to respond to non-traditional challenges such as piracy and climate change. Simultaneously, participation in multilateral mechanisms with French support will help Vietnam enhance its position and protect national interests in the context of a volatile Indo-Pacific region.
11. Practical applicability: None
12. Future research directions: None
13. Published works related to the thesis: None
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Pham Viet Phong 2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: 3rd May 1985 4. Place of birth: Hoa Binh
5. Admission decision number: 4058/2022/QD-XHNV Dated: 28th December 2022
6. Changes in academic process: None
7. Official thesis title: France's Indo-Pacific Defense and Security Policy (2018-2024)
8. Major: International relations 9. Code: 8310601.01
10. Supervisors: Dr. Tran Diep Thanh
11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:
Chapter 1: France's policy-making in the Indo-Pacific region is not merely a response to the complex international situation, but also an effort to strengthen its position through military presence, multilateral diplomacy, and the protection of national interests. , the volatile international and regional context, marked by intense competition between the US and China, conflicts in the Middle East, and additional tensions on the Korean Peninsula, requires France to flexibly adjust its strategy while consolidating defense and economic cooperation initiatives. Major challenges include geopolitical competition, regional conflicts, and non-traditional security issues such as piracy, terrorism, and climate change.
Chapter 2: The content and implementation of France's defense and security policy in the Indo-Pacific region focus on military activities, international cooperation, and economic initiatives. Militarily, France maintains 8,000 troops in overseas territories and conducts joint exercises with India, Australia, and Japan to secure national interests and ensure freedom of navigation. On the diplomatic front, France strengthens cooperation with strategic partners and engages in multilateral forums such as ASEAN to promote a rules-based regional order. Additionally, France emphasizes non-traditional security issues, including combating piracy and protecting the marine environment. Furthermore, France boosts investment and trade, aligning economic interests with defense objectives. This policy reflects the integration of military strength, diplomacy, and economic strategies to affirm France's role in the region.
Chapter 3: Evaluating the impact of France's defense and security policy in the Indo-Pacific and offering recommendations for Vietnam, France is seen as an important partner in maintaining a rules-based international order, especially amid increasing strategic competition. France's presence creates opportunities for defense, economic, and diplomatic cooperation for countries in the region, including Vietnam. Based on this, Vietnam should leverage its relationship with France to enhance maritime security cooperation, learn from France's defense strategy experience, and strengthen its capacity to address non-traditional challenges such as piracy and climate change. Participation in multilateral mechanisms with French support will also help Vietnam enhance its position and secure national interests in the increasingly dynamic Indo-Pacific region.
12. Practical applicability, if any: None
13. Further research directions, if any: None
14. Thesis-related publications: None
