TTLV: The Impact of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy on the Region and Vietnam

1. Student's full name: Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung. 2. Gender: Female.

3. Date of birth: October 2, 1988.

4. Place of birth: Phuong Khoan commune, Song Lo district, Vinh Phuc province.

5. Decision on student admission No. 1765/2018/QD-XHNV dated June 28, 2018, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.

6. Changes in the training process: None.

7. Thesis title: The Impact of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy on the Region and Vietnam.

8. Major:International Relations; Code: 8310601.01

9. Scientific advisor: Dr. Nguyen Thanh Minh - Military Science Department/Coast Guard Command.

10. Summary of the thesis results:

This thesis has clarified the basis for the formation of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy. Specifically, it has outlined the origin and development of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, identifying the endogenous and exogenous factors that influenced its formation. The thesis clearly outlines the strategic objectives, basic content, and implementation measures of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy, the reactions and approaches of several countries, as well as the strategy's impact on the region and Vietnam; and offers some recommendations for Vietnam.

This thesis has contributed to clarifying the current state of major power relations in the region and internationally, especially the strategic competition driven by the US and China, clearly demonstrated through the US Indo-Pacific Strategy and China's "Belt and Road Initiative." At the same time, it clarifies the interests and objectives of each country in the "Quad" and several countries in the Indo-Pacific region. It is noteworthy that the Indo-Pacific Strategy is still in the process of implementation and is not yet complete. However, it is clear that the US strategic goal is to assert its position in the region, contain China, and attract as many countries as possible to participate in this strategy. Thus, whether they like it or not, countries in the region will still be affected by the US Indo-Pacific Strategy, especially in the context of intense competition with China's "Belt and Road Initiative."

The thesis also provided a comprehensive assessment of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy during its formation and initial implementation; identifying the objectives, content, and implementation measures of the US strategy, as well as the views and reactions of some relevant countries in the region; clarifying the impact of the Strategy on the region and Vietnam; and offering recommendations for Vietnam in the future.

11. Practical applications: Vietnamese Party and State agencies, research institutions, and universities can refer to the content of this thesis to gain a broader perspective on the US Indo-Pacific Strategy and its impact on the region and Vietnam.

12. Future research directions: I will continue to conduct in-depth research on the US Indo-Pacific Strategy in the future and propose countermeasures for Vietnam.

13. Published works related to the thesis: None.

INFORMATION ON MASTER'S THESIS

1. Full name: Nguyen Thi Hong Nhung 2. Sex: Female.

3. Date of birth: October 2, 1988.

4. Place of birth: Phuong Khoan, Song Lo, Vinh Phuc

5. Admission decision number: 1765/2018/QD-XHNV dated June 28, 2018, decided by the Rector of University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University.

6. Changes in academic process: No.

7. Official thesis title: Impacts of the US's Indo-Pacific Strategy on the region and Vietnam.

8. Major:International Studies;Code: 8310601.01

9. Supervisor: Nguyen Thanh Minh, PhD – Department of Military Science, Coast Guard Headquarters.

10. Summary of the findings of the thesis:

The thesis has clarified the basis on which the US's Indian-Pacific Strategy is established. More specifically, the thesis briefly introduces the source and evolution of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, and points out the endogenous and exogenous factors affecting the formation of the Strategy. The strategic objectives, basic contents and approach to implementing the strategy are also presented in a clear manner. Besides, the reactions and approaches of some countries to the strategy, as well as the impacts of the strategy on the region and Vietnam are mentioned. Finally, some recommendations for Vietnam are also given in this thesis.

The thesis makes a contribution to clarifying the reality of major - power ties on a regional and global scale, especially, the trend toward strategic competition driven by the US and China with the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the “One Belt, One Road” Initiative respectively. At the same time, the thesis points out the benefits and objectives of countries in “Big Four” as well as others relevant in the Indo-Pacific region. It should be kept in mind that the Indo – Pacific Strategy is still underway, not on the way to concluding soon. However, it is clear to see the US's strategic goal is to assert its position in the region, restrain China and lure as many countries as possible into the plan. Thus, countries in the region, like it or not, are likely to be impacted by the Indo-Pacific Strategy given its fierce contest with China's “One Belt, One Road” Initiative.

The thesis also gives a comprehensive evaluation of the US's Indo-Pacific Strategy, which is currently under construction and maiden implementation; points out the objectives, contents, implementing method, as well as the attitudes and responses of some relevant countries in the region to the strategy. Moreover, the impacts of the strategy on the region and Viet Nam and recommendations for Viet Nam in the time to come are also mentioned in the thesis.

11. Practical applicability: The thesis can serve as a reference for the Party and State's agencies, research institutes, and universities in Vietnam look insight into the US's Indo-Pacific Strategy and its impacts on the region as a whole and Vietnam in particular.

12. Further research directions: The researcher will continue carrying out further research on the US's Indo-Pacific Strategy in the future, through which policy recommendations for Vietnam will be made.

13. Thesis-related publications: No.