TTLV: Relations - Türkiye's role in resolving the immigration crisis in Europe during the period 2015-2016

INFORMATION ABOUT THE MASTER'S THESIS

1. Student's full name:Hoang Viet Linh

2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: October 1, 1987

4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision No. 3683/2015/QD-XHNV dated December 31, 2015, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing the student.

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis title:Relations - Türkiye in addressing the immigration crisis into Europe during the period 2015-2016

8. Major: International Relations Code: 60.31.02.06

9. Scientific supervisor:Dr. Dang Minh Duc

10. Summary of the thesis results:

The thesis researched and clarified three main contents: the overall immigration crisis in Europe before and after the 2015 crisis; the relationship between the EU and Türkiye during the 2015-2016 immigration crisis; and an assessment of the prospects for EU-Türkiye relations in resolving the immigration crisis.

Based on an analysis of the overall context of the European migration crisis, including Türkiye's important geostrategic position, the EU-Türkiye relationship before the crisis, the situation of the European migration crisis in different phases (2011-2015, 2015-2016), the causes and impacts of the crisis on the EU and Turkey, the thesis identifies the fundamental factors that form an overall picture of the migration crisis in Europe. From there, the thesis clarifies the characteristics of EU-Turkey relations through the policies of both sides regarding immigrants, and the changes at the Union and national levels of these policies. Through this, it compares the similarities and differences in the approaches to migration by the EU and Turkey. The thesis also presents prospects for EU-Türkiye relations by assessing Türkiye's relationship with several countries such as the US and Russia. The thesis examines the views of several EU member states on the civil war in Türkiye and the opportunities for Türkiye's accession to the EU. Finally, it offers some predictions for future bilateral relations between the EU and Türkiye, both positive and negative.

Several studies and articles have been written about the migration crisis in Europe and the EU-Türkiye relationship, but very few have delved deeply into the European immigration crisis, focusing on the "peak" period of 2015-2016 and how its resolution relates specifically and systematically to the relationship between the EU and Turkey. This thesis synthesizes and logically organizes the facts to clarify the context of the European immigration crisis, the relationship between the EU and Turkey in resolving the crisis, and the prospects for both sides in the future. The research results are of profound theoretical and practical significance.

11. Practical applications.

This thesis has identified the characteristics of the European migration crisis, including its causes, effects, impact on both the EU and Türkiye, the policies of the parties involved in the crisis, and the crucial role of Turkey in resolving it. From the perspective of European historians, the thesis contributes to providing a scientific basis for evaluating and defining the relationship between the EU and Turkey, which has been marked by deep-seated conflicts throughout history. Furthermore, the thesis provides a scientific basis for comparing migration issues between Europe and Southeast Asia in general, and with Vietnam in particular. From this, policy researchers can determine the priorities and directions in Vietnam's migration policy.

12. Future research directions

In the coming period, the immigration crisis in Europe will continue to evolve in a complex manner, despite numerous measures implemented by EU member states to stem the flow of migrants and refugees into Europe. The prospects for EU-Turkey relations are considered crucial to resolving this serious crisis. Therefore, research on the EU-Turkey relationship in addressing the European immigration crisis holds a unique and highly relevant position.

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MASTER THESIS'S BRIEF

1. Full name: Hoang Viet Linh 2. Gender: Male

3. Date of birth: January 10, 1987 4. Place of birth: Hanoi

5. Decision of trainee regconition No: 3683/2015/QD-XHNV dated December 31st, 2015 by the Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Hanoi National University

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Official thesis title: The EU - Turkey relations in solving the European migration crisis (2015 - 2016)

8. Major: International relationship Code: 60.31.02.06

9. Supervisors: Doctor Dang Minh Duc

10. Summary of the thesis results:

The thesis has studied and clarified three main contents: The European migration crisis from 2015-2016; EU - Turkey relationship in the crisis; Evaluate the potential of EU - Turkey relationship in solving the crisis.

On the foundation of analyzing the general context of the European migration crisis, including the important geo-strategic position of Turkey, the EU - Turkey relationship before the crisis, the situation of the crisis in different periods (2011-2015, 2015-2016), the causes and impact of the crisis on EU and Turkey, the thesis demonstrates basic aspects which form a general view on the European migration crisis. The thesis explains the traits of EU - Turkey relationship through policies on refugees and policy change on Union/national level. Ass a result, the similarities and differences in EU and Turkey's solutions for the crisis can be recognized. The thesis also explores the potential of EU -Turkey relationship by analyzing the relations of Turkey with the US and Russia; the viewpoint of several EU members on the Turkish civil war; the prospect of Turkey joining the EU. In conclusion, the thesis produces both positive and negative forecasts on the EU - Turkey relationship.

Several works and articles were written on the European migration crisis and EU - Turkey relationship. However only a few of them provide a particular and systematic research on the “explosive” 2015-2016 period and the solution for the crisis relating to EU - Turkey relationship. The thesis summarizes and arranges the datas logically to clarify the context of the crisis, the EU - Turkey relationship in dealing with the crisis and potential of the relationship. The results have both theoretical and practical values.

11. Applicability of the thesis in practice.

The thesis points out traits of the European migration crisis including causes, impacts on both the EU and Turkey, policies of both sides, the essential role of Turkey in solving the crisis. Form the perspectives of European historical researchers, the thesis offered scientific basis for evaluating relationship and determining the EU - Turkey, in which numerous conflicts exist in history. Besides, the thesis also provides scientific basis to compare migration in Europe and Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam. Therefore policy researchers can determine directions and priorities of Vietnam's policyin dealing with refugees.

12. The next directions of research

In the future, the European migration crisis will continue to get more complicated, despite efforts from EU members to stop the migration flow into Europe. The prospect of EU - Turkey relationship is considered the key to this serious problem. Therefore the subject of EU - Turkey relationship in solving the European migration crisis has its own position, uniqueness and topicality characteristics.

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