1. Full name of doctoral candidate: Nguyen Tuan Khanh 2. Gender: Male
3. Date of birth: June 5, 1983 4. Place of birth: Ho Chi Minh City
5. Decision No. 4618/2016/QD-XHNV dated December 29, 2016, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, recognizing doctoral students.
6. Changes in the training process: Decision No. 3124/QD-XHNV; dated November 29, 2017, of the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, regarding the adjustment of the supervising teacher and the title of the doctoral thesis of PhD candidate Nguyen Tuan Khanh.
- Previous title: "The process of cooperation in the South China Sea from the perspective of social constructivism in international relations"
- New research topic title: "The process of cooperation in the South China Sea in the first two decades of the 21st century from the perspective of social constructivism"
- Change in supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Nam Tien replaces Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh
7. Thesis title: The process of cooperation in the South China Sea in the first two decades of the 21st century from the perspective of social constructivism.
8. Major: International Relations 9. Code: 62 31 02 06
10. Scientific supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Nam Tien
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
- Develop a system of arguments on international cooperation based on the theory of Social Constructivism in the study of international relations, including: International social structure and national identity; Norms in international relations; National interests and international institutions; The process of foreign policy planning; The value of trust in international cooperation; Institutionalization in international cooperation.
- A basic overview of international cooperation activities taking place in the South China Sea during the early 21st century.
- Assess the factors influencing international cooperation in the South China Sea, including both internal and external factors.
- Analyze and evaluate some cooperation models that took place in the early 21st century.
- Suggesting some possibilities for conducting international cooperation in the South China Sea in the current period.
12. Practical applications:
- The research findings of this thesis can serve as a theoretical reference source in the study of international relations in general and social constructivism in particular through the following:This will establish a theoretical and practical framework for cooperation in the South China Sea.
ButContributing to the body of reference materials on cooperation policies and implementation of cooperation activities in the South China Sea region.
- Contribute suggestions and recommendations for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of policies in Vietnam.
13. Further research directions: Social Constructivism in international studies; International relations in the South China Sea.
14. Published works related to the dissertation:
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (co-author) (2008),History of Modern International Relations (1945-2000), Education Publishing House, Da Nang.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (2011), "Some theoretical perceptions of international regionalism", -Journal of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Ho Chi Minh City(50), pp. 85-91.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (co-author) (2014),Cooperation in the South China Sea from an International Relations Perspective, Culture and Arts Publishing House, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (editor) (2015),The presence of major powers in the South China Sea from an International Relations perspective., National University Publishing House, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (2019), “Political Factors in International Relations in Southeast Asia and their Impact on US-China Relations on the South China Sea Issue”,Journal of Indian and Asian Studies, No. 2(75), pp. 25-31.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (2020), “The category of cooperation in International Relations theories”,Saigon University Science Journal, No. 68, pp. 45-50.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (2020), “Vietnam-China relations in the context of the COVID-19: Situation and Prospect”, Chapter 7 in Nian Peng (ed) (2020),The reshaping of China – Southeast Asia relations in the Light of the COVID-19 pandemicSpringer, Singapore
INFORMATION ON DOCTORAL THESIS
1. Full name: NGUYEN TUAN KHANH 2. Sex: Male
3. Date of birth: June 5, 1983 4. Place of birth: Hochiminh city
5. Admission decision number: 4618/2016//QD-XHNV; Dated 28thFebruary 2017 by Rector of University of Social Sciences & Humanities – Vietnam National University of Hanoi
6. Changes in academic process: Decision 3124/QD-XHNV; 29thNovember, 2017 regarding to changing thesis topic and supervisor
- The previous topic: “The cooperation process in South China sea from Social Constructivism perspective in International relations studies”
- The new topic: “The cooperation process in South China Sea during the first two decades of the 21ststcentury from Social Constructivism perspective”
- Changing supervisor from Prof. Dr. Pham Quang Minh to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Nam Tien
7. Official thesis title:The cooperation process in South China Sea during the first two decades of the 21ststcentury from Social Constructivism perspective
8. Major: International Relations Studies 9. Code: 62 31 02 06
10. Supervisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tran Nam Tien
11. Summary of the new findings of the thesis:
- Building theoretical framework for the concept of international cooperation from the base of Social Constructivism in International Relations studies including: Social structure and National identity; Norms in International relations; National interests and International institutions; Foreign policy making process; The values of trust in international cooperation; Institutionalized in international cooperation.
- Generalize of cooperating activities in the region of South China sea in the early 21ststDANCE.
- Analyzing and examining elements impacting on cooperation process in South China sea including internal and external actors of the region.
- Analyzing and examining some paradigms of cooperation in the early 21ststcentury in the region.
- Suggesting some possibilities for cooperation in South China sea in contemporary era.
12. Practical applicability:
- The thesis would be a reference source for theoretical studying in international relations studies as well as Social constructivism by delivering a system of theoretical and practical criteria for examining cooperation process in South China sea.
- The thesis would contribute to suggestions for Policy making process in Vietnam related to international cooperation in South China sea.
13. Further research directions: Social Constructivism in International relations studies; International relations in South China sea.
14. Theses related publications:
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (co-author) (2008),The contemporary international relations history (1945-2000),Educational Publishing House, Danang, Vietnam.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (2011), “Some theoritical perspectives of international regionalism”,The University of Social sciences and Humanities of Hochiminh city Journal, Vol. 50, pp. 85-91.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (co-author) (2014),Cooperation in South China sea from International relations perspective, Hochiminh city Culture-Literature and Arts Publishing House, Hochiminh city, Vietnam.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (Ed) (2015),The presence of Major powers in South China sea from International relationsperspective, VNU-HCM Press, Hochiminh City, Vietnam.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (2019), “Political factors in international relations in Southeast Asia and its impact on the US-China relations in East Sea issue”,Vietnam Journal for Indian and Asian studies,Vol. 2 (75), pp. 25-31.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (2020), “The concept of cooperation in international relations theories”,Scientific Journal of Saigon University, Vol. 68, pp. 45-50.
- Nguyen Tuan Khanh (2020), “Vietnam-China relations in the context of the COVID-19: Situation and Prospect”, Chapter 7 in Nian Peng (ed) (2020),The reshaping of China – Southeast Asia relations in the Light of the COVID-19 pandemicSpringer, Singapore.
