Thesis information "Japanese soft power in the early 21st century" by HVCH Vo Thi Mai Thuan, majoring in International Relations.1. Full name of student: Vo Thi Mai Thuan 2. Gender: Female 3. Date of birth: May 23, 1980. 4. Place of birth: My Tho City, Tien Giang Province 5. Decision to recognize student No.: 1887/2010/QD-XHNV-SDH dated October 21, 2010 by the President of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. 6. Changes in the training process: None. 7. Thesis topic: "Japanese soft power in the early years of the 21st century" 8. Major: International Relations. Code: 60 31 40 9. Scientific supervisor: Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Tien Luc, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City. 10. Summary of the results of the thesis: Firstly, clarifying the general knowledge of soft power theory in general and Japanese soft power in particular. The thesis presents the role of soft power in international relations. The Japanese perspective on soft power and the foundations for forming Japanese soft power are also fully presented. Secondly, analyzing from the perspective of international relations on Japanese soft power in some outstanding practical manifestations in three fields: economic diplomacy, science and technology diplomacy and cultural diplomacy. In each field, the thesis analyzes the manifestation of soft power in both effectiveness and limitations. Thirdly, the thesis summarizes the limitations and possibilities for developing Japanese soft power. And from Japan's experience, the thesis makes some recommendations for developing Vietnamese soft power. 11. Practical applicability: In terms of academics, the thesis contributes to the study of soft power in general and Japanese soft power in particular, especially the thesis delves into the process of implementing Japanese soft power. In terms of practice, the thesis will be a reference document for studying and teaching related majors. At the same time, the thesis can be considered a source of information about Japan and an opinion contributing to the development strategy of Vietnam's soft power for agencies working in foreign affairs. 12. Further research directions: - Japanese soft power in other fields. - Soft power of other countries. - The relationship between hard power and soft power in a country's development strategy. - Smart power. - Vietnam's national power development strategy. 13. Published works related to the thesis: None.
INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS
1. Full name: Vo Thi Mai Thuan. 2. Sex: Female 3. Date of birth: May 23, 1980. 4. Place of birth: Tien Giang Province. 5. Admission decision number: 1887/2010/QD-XHNV-SDH Dated October 21, 2010 6. Changes in academic process: No. 7. Official thesis title: “Japan's Soft Power in the early 21st Century” 8. Major: International Relations. 9. Code: 60 31 40 10. Supervisors: Prof. Nguyen Tien Luc 11. Summary of the findings of the thesis: First, thesis reviews general theory of soft power and Japan's soft power, the role of soft power in international relations, Japan's viewpoint of soft power and instruments for Japan's soft power. Second, analyzing Japan's soft power in practical fields: economic diplomacy, science and technology diplomacy and culture diplomacy. Third, analyzing limits of Japan's soft power and its expectations. Thesis proposes some experiences for development of Vietnam's soft power. 12. Practical applicability, if any: Thesis will be a reference for studying of related majors, an information of Japan, an proposal for building a developmental strategy of Vietnam's soft power. 13. Further research directions, if any: - Japan's soft power in other fields. - Soft power of other countries. - Interplay between hard power and soft power in one country's developmental strategy. - Smart power. - Strategy of developing power for Vietnam. 14. Thesis-related publications: No
