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Energy security in the South Caucasus region (Armenia as security challenge)
Ďuraňa, Tomáš ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
The thesis deals with the issue of energy security in geopolitically strategic region of South Caucasus. The focus is on analyzing the development of energy policy in the individual countries of the region since the collapse of the Soviet union. On this basis is determined the most important security challenge: Armenia. This challenge results from the need to counteract the influence of external actors in the region and to address long-standing regional conflicts that would contribute not only to the stability of the South Caucasus, but also help to fully realize the potential of the region as an important transit corridor for Caspian and Iranian energy resources.
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Normalization of relations between Japan and the PRC and its implications for current Japan-Taiwan relations
Tomečková, Lenka ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
Presented bachelor thesis is dealing with the normalization of relations between Japan and the PRC, related factors and events and their implications for current pattern of Japan-Taiwan relations. The research topic is narrowed down to security and economic dimension of Japan-Taiwan relations. In order to catch the change in Japan-Taiwan relations, the thesis analyses mentioned dimensions in three different time periods: before normalization, right after normalization and in the present i. e. at the turn of millennium. The thesis concentrates especially on the process of normalization of relations between Japan and the PRC and on the analysis of chosen aspects that were influencing the foreign policy of Japan, so it eventually changed its attitude towards the PRC. The other goal of the thesis is to name factors that are influencing current Japan-Taiwan relations
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Cultural diplomacy: Czech-Japanese cultural diplomacy in case study of The Little Kyogen Theatre
Hübnerová, Petra ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with the issue of cultural diplomacy both on the theoretical, and practical level. First, the concept of cultural diplomacy itself, its varioud fields, its meaning, and its impact, is introduced. Then the focus of this paper turns towards areas that are closely connected to cultural diplomacy, specifically soft power, national branding, and above all public diplomacy. The last part of the thesis is conducted in the form of a case study of Czech-Japanese cultural cooperation as a means of cultural diplomacy. It is shown on the example of a Czech theatre ensemble - The Little Kyogen Theatre-- that specializes in one of the traditional Japanese theatre genres, the kyogen farce. An important part of the case study consists of an introduction of the role of the Japanese cultural envoy, bunko koryushi.
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Comparison of foreign policy of the U.S. and the PRC towards India given the current security situation
Mekýšová, Kamila ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
India is among the top ten countries in the world and its economic potential is shaping its growth and global importance for the future. Nowadays, India is a world power not only with economic potential, but also with increasing military perspective. This paper examines the current developments in the field of security focusing on its relations with China and United States, which are at the forefront of global strategic powers. The aim is to analyze and compare interests, cooperation and foreign policy of the two countries towards India, primarily in the area of security and pays particular attention to the nuclear issue and military cooperation.
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Factors influencing the image of India on international level: case study migration
Trojanová, Pavlína ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
Today, India is one of the fastest growing countries in the world and its economic, political and cultural infulence is going to rise in the near future. The aim of the bachelor thesis is to assess, whether the factor of migration can have an infuelce on India and its role in international relations. The thesis shows main migration features - outlook on Indian emigration from the gain of independence in 1947 until present, Indian internal migration and it also mentions immigration to India.There are also outlined reasons and impacts of migration and main migration actors(migrants, state, international organizations). Indian diaspora is observed too.
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China's soft power of People's Republic of China with focus on public diplomacy
Petrová, Eliška ; Volenec, Otakar (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
The projection of soft power and public diplomacy of People's Republic of China is the topic of this thesis. It analyses the topic in general and shows only selected content for better understanding of the soft power projection. The first chapter represents theoretical concepts for the terms soft power and public diplomacy and defines it. The second chapter analyses some of the strategy and instruments of Chinese soft power and public diplomacy. The third chapter briefly introduces the projection of Chinese soft power to the selected regions, Africa, Europe and South East and East Asia.
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The (Non)necessity of the International Piracy Court
Neugebauerová, Monika ; Trávníčková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
This thesis focuses on the issue of maritime pirate attacks prosecution. The proposal of the establishment of an International Piracy Court is connected to the growth of pirate attacks in the area of the Gulf of Aden off the borders of Somalia between 2007 and 2011. The Somali government was not able to suppress this threat to the international security and pirates often avoided trial. Other countries were not willing to prosecute pirates at their national courts. By that time the thought of the establishment of the new specialized international tribunal arised. The aim of this thesis is to evaluate if there actually is the necessity to create an International Piracy Court in the current local and global situation.
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Values and Satisfaction of Workers
Knotková, Věra ; Surynek, Alois (advisor) ; Ticháková, Zuzana (referee)
This Bachelor's Thesis deals with the topic of values and job satisfaction. The goal of this thesis is to analyze relations between values and satisfaction of workers, and to determine the generalities concerning this topic. Theoretical part is divided into two sections referring to values and satisfaction. The first section provides definitions of values, possible classifications, historical progress etc. The second one consists of definitions of terms, such as satisfaction, work, and motivation. Then follow the factors affecting job satisfaction. The fields of values, satisfaction and motivation are bound together by Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory. Practical part is composed of secondary analysis of relevant data derived from the two questionnaire surveys: "Work Orientation (ISSP 2005)" and the "European Values Study - ČR 2008". The data are analyzed using the method of grounded theory. In conclusion generalities based on this method are supplied.
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Přímé zahraniční investice vs. rozvojová pomoc jako nástroj zahraniční politiky: čínská politika v Africe
Květová, Lenka ; Kratochvíl, Petr (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
This thesis examines Chinese foreign direct investments in Sub-Saharan Africa and their influence on Chinese foreign policy on the continent between the years 2004 and 2010. It is often believed that oil and raw materials are the principal determinants of Chinese investments in Africa. However, this research suggests that even though there exists strong correlation between the existence of reserves of raw materials and FDI distribution, such motivation is not the only one. Pragmatism, manifested by the Chinese government in FDI allocation, can lead the People's Republic to invest in controversial countries with bad governance like Sudan. China is then forced to keep closer relations with such countries and thus promote their stability to protect its investments. Tools of such efforts include foreign policy, closer cooperation on multilateral level, which includes establishment of Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, and foreign aid.
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Comparsion of China-Sudan and China-Nigeria relations
Procházková, Jiřina ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
This thesis is an analysis of the bi-lateral relations between Peoples Republic of China and Federal Republic of Nigeria and the relations between Peoples Public of China and Republic of Sudan. The thesis will explain the changes with the international relationships that have occured over time caused by the evolving position of, not only China, but also Sudan and Nigeria. The thesis defines economic, political and security dimension of international relations and their advances connected with the development of international community. Furthermore, it analyses the position of Sudan and Nigeria in international relations, the evolution of their bi-lateral relations with China and the current state of those relations, where the thesis applies the phenomena defined in the first chapter. In conclusion, it compares the similarities and differences between the relations of China and Nigeria and China and Sudan to find the answer to the question, whether the international position of the both Nigeria and Sudan have an influence on Chinese foreign policy towards them.
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