7-2010 to present: Head of the Department of American Studies
1996 to present: Teaching at the Department of International Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
01/2002-5/2005: Deputy Head of the Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities
1997-1999: Graduate studies at Cornell University, USA.
1985-1995: Research staff member, Center for Asia-Pacific Studies, Hanoi University.
2.2. Areas of research and teaching
US foreign policy and foreign relations
Vietnam-US relations
American public diplomacy
Latin American countries
Southeast Asian countries
English for International Relations
2.3. Guidance on Master's theses and dissertations
Doctoral dissertations: + Currently being supervised: 1
Master's theses: + Supervised: 10 + Currently being supervised: 5
3. Scientific works
3.1. Lectures for university education
Latin American countries (3 credits). Completed January 2010, received an excellent grade.
US Foreign Relations (3 credits). Completed September 2006, received a "Good" grade.
3.2. Scientific research topics that have been and are currently being undertaken.
Project members:The US's global and regional strategic adjustments following the financial crisis and their impact on Vietnam.Ministry-level research project. Project code: 21b/HĐKH-KHXH-CT11-30-05. Project management agency: Institute of American Studies. Topic: The adjustment of US security and military strategy toward China after the global economic and financial crisis and its impact on the region and Vietnam. Completion date: December 2012.
Project members:The US strategic adjustment toward Asia following the global financial crisis and its impact on Vietnam.Ministry-level research project. Project code: 21b/HĐKH-KHXH-CT11-30-04. Project management agency: Institute of American Studies. Topic: The US strategic adjustment towards Southeast Asia after the global financial crisis and its impact. Completion date: December 2012.
Project leader:US foreign policy after the Cold WarNational University-level research project, code: QX 09-37, completed in October 2010.
Project leader:The role of people-to-people diplomacy in U.S. foreign relations.National University-level research project, code: QX 08-33, completed in February 2009.
Project leader:U.S. foreign policy toward Latin American countries, 1890–1990. School-level research project, code: T2004 - 32, completed in October 2005.
Project leader:U.S. foreign policy toward Russia and China in the 1990s. National University-level research project, code CB. 01 30, completed in January 2003.
3.3. Published Books
The United States and the issue of nuclear weapons over the past half-century (1945-2010)National Political Publishing House - Truth, Hanoi 2012.
People-to-people diplomacy in US foreign relationsNational Political Publishing House - Truth, Hanoi 2009.
Vietnam - ASEAN: Multilateral and Bilateral Relations(co-authored). National Political Publishing House, Hanoi 2004, article “Vietnam-Indonesia Relations: Stages of the Journey”, pp. 85-134 and article “Myanmar and the Issue of Regional Integration”, pp. 161-192.
Vietnam - ASEAN(co-authored). Social Sciences Publishing House, Hanoi 1996, article "Indonesia and ASEAN", pp. 326-335.
Festival culture of Southeast Asian peoples(co-authored). National Culture Publishing House, Hanoi 1992, article "Traditional Festivals of Ethnic Groups in Singapore", pp. 118-130.
3.4. Published scientific articles
The Obama administration's policy toward China in the security and military fields.. International Studies Journal, No. 1 (92) 3-2013, pp. 113-140.
People-to-people diplomacy in Vietnam-Latin America relations. Today's America Magazine, No. 1 (178)-2013, pp. 53-62.
The impact of the 1973 Paris Agreement on Thailand's foreign relations.Proceedings of the International Conference on the 1973 Paris Agreement: 40 Years Later, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, January 2013, pp. 263-274.
Vietnam-Latin America relations from the early 1990s to the present: Opportunities and challenges.This report was presented at the 4th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, co-organized by Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in Hanoi, November 2012.
Canada-ASEAN Cooperation: Current Status and Prospects. Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, No. 6 (147)-2012, pp. 14-22.
The impact of the 9/11 attacks on U.S. domestic security policy.International Studies Journal, No. 1 (88), 3-2012, pp. 119-138.
The United States, Latin America, and the War on Drugs. Today's America Magazine, No. 8, (161)-2011, pp. 38-53.
Learn about Canada's foreign policy and international standing.. Today's America Magazine, No. 7 (160)-2011, pp. 37-45.
Discussing the skills required for undergraduate training in International Studies/International Relations.Proceedings of the Workshop “Developing Skills Training for Graduates in International Studies/International Relations”, co-organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (Vietnam National University, Hanoi) & the Ford Foundation in Hanoi, January 2011, pp. 31-36.
Vietnam's position in the Asia-Pacific region in relation to US policy in the region.Proceedings of the International Conference “The Role of Vietnam in the Asia-Pacific Region”, Hanoi, December 2010, The Gioi Publishing House, pp. 283-295.
American Studies: The process of building and developing a new disciplineProceedings of the Scientific Conference: Research and Training in Social Sciences and Humanities in Vietnam - Achievements and Experiences, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, November 2010, pp. 343-349.
Vietnam-US cooperation and exchange in the fields of education and culture.. Foreign Information Journal, No. (72) 3-2010, pp. 50-52.
The Bush administration's policy against the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.. Today's America Magazine, No. 8 (137), 2009, pp. 29-37.
American public diplomacy and lessons for Vietnam.This report was presented at the workshop "Public Relations Activities to Promote Foreign Cultural Relations and Cultural Diplomacy," organized by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on July 29, 2009.
Vietnam-Chile friendly cooperative relations: Current situation and potential. Foreign Information Journal, No. (65) 8-2009, pp. 49-54.
People-to-people diplomacy in Vietnam-US relationsThis report was presented at the Third International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, co-organized by Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences in Hanoi, December 2008.
Teaching US Foreign Policy and Foreign Relations in Vietnam: The Case of Faculty of International Studies of USSHThis report was presented at the conference "American Studies in Vietnam: Challenges and Prospects," co-organized by the Asia Foundation and Hue University of Foreign Languages, November 2008.
The state of research and teaching on US foreign policy and foreign relations in Vietnam in recent years.This report was presented at the seminar "US Foreign Policy and Domestic Politics," organized by the Diplomatic Academy (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and the US Embassy in Hanoi, in October 2008.
American people-to-people diplomacy. Today's America Magazine, No. 7 (124)-2008, pp. 41-49.
Teaching American Studies in the Field of International Studies in VietnamThis report was presented at the international conference “América Aquí: Transhemispheric Visions and Community Connections”, organized by the American Studies Association in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, in October 2007.
US-ASEAN relations in the early 21st centuryProceedings of the International Conference “ASEAN - 40 Years of Reflection and Future Directions”, Hanoi National University Publishing House, September 2007, pp. 357-374.
The United States and the issue of nuclear arms control from the 1960s to the end of the Cold War.Journal of Military History Research, No. 189, September 2007, pp. 38-43.
The Bush administration and the challenges from Northeast AsiaInternational Studies Journal, No. 2 (69), 6-2007, pp. 61-73.
Learn about the global movement against the nuclear arms race.International Studies Journal, No. 4 (67), 12-2006, pp. 95-110.
Some initial experiences in teaching American Studies at the Faculty of International Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.Proceedings of the Workshop “American Studies in Vietnam: Teaching Methods and Curriculum Development”, organized by the Institute of Educational Research, Ho Chi Minh City University of Education and the U.S. Consulate General in Vietnam, held in Ho Chi Minh City in March 2006, pp. 3-7.
Teaching and research on American studies in China, Japan, and Singapore, and lessons for Vietnam.Proceedings of the Workshop “Promoting the Development of American Studies Programs in Vietnam”, organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities and the Asia Foundation in Hanoi, February 2006, pp. 100-108.
The United States and the issue of nuclear-free zones in Latin America during the Cold War.. Today's America Magazine, No. (92) 11-2005, pp. 30-34.
Vietnam's perspective on international documents concerning nuclear armaments during the Cold War.International Studies Journal, No. 63, December 2005, pp. 8-19.
The United States and the nuclear weapons issue under the Reagan administration.. Today's America Magazine, No. (82) 1-2005, pp. 28-37.
US-Soviet relations on nuclear weapons under the Nixon administration.. Today's America Magazine, No. (81) 12-2004, pp. 21-28.
Understanding the Soviet-American perspectives on the Caribbean crisis.. European Studies Journal, No. (60) 6-2004, pp. 108-119.
Discussing the connection of American Studies in Vietnam with Vietnam-US bilateral relations.Proceedings of the International Conference “Approaches to American Studies and Experiences for Vietnam”, organized by Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the US Embassy in Hanoi, November 2003, pp. 590-599.
The Bush administration's national security strategy: From theory to practice.This report was presented at the seminar "Adjusting the US National Security Strategy after the 9/11 attacks and its Impact on International Relations in the First Decade of the 21st Century," organized by the Academy of International Relations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Hanoi, September 2003.
The US and Russian Perspectives on the Chechen Issue (co-authored). European Studies Journal, No. (50) 2-2003, pp. 3-7.
Improving Russia-China relations: a challenge for the US?European Studies Journal, No. (49) 1-2003, pp. 47-51.
US-Russia relations on arms control and disarmament.. Today's America Magazine, No. (58) 1-2003, pp. 69-73.
The Taiwan issue and the US "One China Policy". Today's America Magazine, No. (59) 2-2003, pp. 52-55.
Comment on the American perspective on the Vietnam War.This report was presented at the First International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, organized by Vietnam National University, Hanoi and the National Center for Social Sciences and Humanities in Hanoi, July 1998.
Some issues in the foreign policy of the Republic of Indonesia under President Sukarno's regime.Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, No. 3, December 1993, pp. 70-74.
4. Science Awards
January 2011: Award from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, for completing the scientific research project "US Foreign Policy after the Cold War" ahead of schedule and achieving good results.
March 2010: Commendation from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, for completing the lecture notes on "Latin American Countries" ahead of schedule and achieving excellent results.
September 2009: Award from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, for completing the scientific research project "The Role of People-to-People Diplomacy in US Foreign Relations" ahead of schedule and achieving good results.
February 2009: Commendation from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, for successfully defending a state-level doctoral dissertation on time and achieving an excellent grade.
November 2007: Pham Than Duyat History Award from the Vietnam Historical Science Association for his doctoral dissertation "The United States and the process of nuclear arms control and reduction during the Cold War, 1945-1991".
November 2005: Award from the Rector of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, for completing the scientific research project "US Foreign Policy toward Latin American Countries, 1890-1990" ahead of schedule and with excellent results.
