TTLV: The US factor in the Israel-Palestine conflict from 2009 to present

1. Student's full name: TRINH QUANG MINH 2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: April 20, 1981 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision on recognition of students No. 2769/QD-XHNV dated October 27, 2017 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in training process: No

7. Thesis topic name:The US factor in the Israel-Palestine conflict 2009 - present

8. Major:International RelationsCode:60 31 02 06

9. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hien, Institute of African and Middle East Studies (Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences)

10. Summary of thesis results:

Based on an overview of the Israel-Palestine conflict in the period before 2009, which clearly states the underlying causes of the conflict, most importantly the territorial dispute, the thesis has clarified the US strategy and policy on this issue; besides, it has also mentioned the participation of a number of other major factors in the peace process in the Middle East.

In order to point out the role of the US in resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict, the thesis clarifies the adjustment of US policy under the administrations of President Barack Obama and President Donald Trump, highlighting the differences between these two periods; the current situation of the Israel-Palestine conflict in the period 2009-present.

The thesis analyzed and evaluated the strategy, policy adjustments, measures, and ways the US has participated in the Israel-Palestine conflict since 2009, stating that despite its leading role in international efforts to resolve the conflict, there has been no breakthrough; on that basis, it forecasts the prospects of the situation, emphasizing that it is unlikely to achieve a comprehensive peace solution in the near future; and at the same time, it points out some implications for Vietnam.

11. Practical application:

The thesis can be used as a reference for teaching and research on the Israel-Palestine conflict in particular and the Middle East peace process in general.

12. Further research directions:

- The Jewish lobbying factor on US policy regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict in particular and the Middle East peace process in general.

- Prospects of the "Deal of the Century" proposed by the US.

- The US national interest in promoting the Middle East peace process.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: TRINH QUANG MINH 2. Sex: Male

3. Date of birth: April 20, 1981 4. Place of birth: Hanoi, Vietnam

5. Admission decision number: 2769/QD-XHNV dated October 27, 2017

6. Changes in academic process: None

7. Official thesis title:US factor in the Israel-Palestine conflict in the period of 2009-present

8. Major:International Relations9. Code:60 31 02 06

10. Supervisor: Associate Professor, Doctor of Philosophy Nguyen Thanh Hien

11. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

On summarising the Israel-Palestine conflict in the period before 2009, pointing out basic causes leading to the conflict, most importantly is the struggle for land, the thesis has clarified the strategy and policies of US government during that time, as well as the involvement of other important actors in the peace process in the Middle East.

In order to point out US's role in resolving the Israel-Palestine conflict, the thesis has clarified major differences in US policies under Barack Obama and Donald Trump's administrations related to the Israel-Palestine conflict during the 2009-current period of time; remarkable events of the conflict.

The thesis contains analysis and assessments on strategy, policy adjustments of the US, as well as the country's acts of involvement into the Israel-Palestine conflict from 2009 to present, clarifying that while taking a leading role for international efforts to settle the conflict, the US has not made any major breakthrough in the matter; giving some prediction for the time to come, in which no comprehensive solution can be achieved in the near future; specifying some implications for Vietnam.

12. Practical applicability, if any:

The thesis can be used as a reference for lectures and researches on the Israel-Palestine conflict in particular, the Middle East Process in general.

13. Further research directions, if any:

- Jewish lobby for US policies related to Israel-Palestine conflict in particular, the Middle East Process in general.

- Prospect of US-led "Deal of the century".

- US national interests in promoting the Middle East Process.

14. Thesis-related publications: None.