TTLV: Relations - Türkiye in resolving the immigration crisis in Europe in the period 2015 - 2016

MASTER'S THESIS INFORMATION

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 on recognition of students No. 3683/2015/QD-XHNV dated December 31, 2015 of the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi

6. Changes in the training process:

7. Thesis topic name:Relations - Türkiye in resolving the immigration crisis in Europe in the period 2015 - 2016

8. Major: International Relations Code: 60.31.02.06

9. Scientific instructor:Dr. Dang Minh Duc

10. Summary of thesis results:

The thesis has researched and clarified three main contents: The overall immigration crisis in Europe before and after the crisis period of 2015; Relations between the EU and Türkiye during the immigration crisis in the period of 2015 - 2016; Assessment of the prospects of EU - Türkiye relations in resolving the immigration crisis.

Based on the analysis of the general context of the migration crisis in Europe, including Türkiye's important geostrategic position, the EU-Türkiye relationship before the crisis, the situation of the migration crisis in Europe in each period (2011 - 2015, 2015 - 2016), the causes and impacts of the crisis on the EU and Turkey, the thesis has pointed out the basic factors that help form an overall view of the migration crisis in Europe. From there, the thesis clarifies the characteristics of the EU-Turkey relationship through the policies of both sides towards immigrants, the changes at the Union and national levels of these policies. Thereby, the differences and similarities in the way the EU and Turkey solve the migration problem are compared. The thesis also provides prospects for the EU-Türkiye relationship through assessing the relationship between Türkiye and a number of countries such as the US, Russia; The views of some EU member states on the civil war in Türkiye, the opportunity for Türkiye to join the EU. Finally, the thesis gives some forecasts for bilateral relations between the EU and Türkiye in the coming time in both positive and negative aspects.

There have been a number of works and articles on the migration crisis in the European region as well as on the EU-Türkiye relationship, but very few articles have delved into the European migration crisis, focusing on the "explosion" period of 2015 - 2016 and how to resolve this crisis in relation to the relationship between the EU and Türkiye in a specific and systematic way. The thesis has synthesized and arranged the data logically to clarify the context of the migration crisis in Europe, the relationship between the EU and Türkiye in resolving the crisis and the prospects of the two sides in the coming time. The research results are of profound theoretical and practical significance.

11. Ability to apply in practice.

The thesis has pointed out the characteristics of the immigration crisis in Europe including the causes, effects, impacts on both the EU and Türkiye, the policies of the parties towards the crisis, the important role of Türkiye in resolving the crisis. From the perspective of European historical researchers, the thesis contributes to providing a scientific basis for assessing and determining the relationship between the EU and Turkey, which has existed many deep contradictions in the historical process. In addition, the thesis also provides scientific bases for comparing the migration issue between Europe and Southeast Asia in general, as well as with Vietnam in particular. From there, policy researchers can determine policies and priorities in policies towards migrants in Vietnam.

12. Further research directions

In the coming time, the immigration crisis in Europe will continue to develop complicatedly despite the fact that EU member states have taken many measures to prevent the flow of migrants and refugees into Europe. The prospect of the EU-Turkey relationship is considered an important key to solving this serious crisis. Therefore, the research topic on the EU-Turkey relationship in solving the immigration crisis in Europe always has its own position, both unique and always topical.

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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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