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Arab Spring 2011 - regime change. Case study of Tunisia, Egypt, Syria.
Kyzivát, Jan ; Novotná, Yvona (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
The diploma thesis deals with the regime change in the context of the Arab Spring 2011 with focus on Tunisia, Egypt and Syria. The aim of the thesis is to determine factors causing different progress towards political reforms in each country. Theoretical framework is provided by characteristics of undemocratic regimes, transitions to democracy and democracy itself. Each country is introduced from the historical point of view with focus on the 20th century, especially current methods of the governance. Several conclusions are made based on analytical -- synthetical method of reviewing historical, political and socioeconomical factors determining the domestic situation in compared countries and explaining their influence on different transition progress towards the new political system.
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Turkey as a regional power
Sellner, Filip ; Dubský, Zbyněk (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
Foreign policy of Turkey has undergone many changes in the past ten years, during the reign of the political party called Party of justice and development. Original orientation to European Union while neglecting relations with the countries of the Near East has changed. Nowadays, Turkey is an ambitious state which wants to play an important role not only in its immediate surroundings. Foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu aims his foreign policy to keep contact with partners from the NATO but he also tries to stay independent in decisions in order to expand into other markets. Trade policy and cultural exchange are the key means of the development of Turkey with a goal of becoming regional power. At present it is not possible to fulfil zero problems policy with neighbours with regard to the situation in Syria or disagreements in settlement of Iranian nuclear program. We can observe progress in relation with Russia and China up to the level of strategic partnership. Considering wide range of Turkish foreign policy, the goal of this work was to evaluate whether Turkey, in relation to other states, is a regional power these days. The means of evaluation were creating characteristics of a regional power and analysis of current Turkish foreign policy.
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Failure of humanitarian assistance - a case study of Haiti
Hudáková, Miriama ; Zemanová, Štěpánka (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
This thesis is dealing with one of the little explored spheres of international relations - humanitarian aid. The paper specifically devotes its failure in three main areas, namely the media, accountability and management of resources and aid dependency syndrome. Its aim is to analyze the possibility of eliminating these errors in the case of Haiti given that these failures were repeated throughout history of humanitarianism. In the present study I also include steps that in the future may contribute to more effective and transparent humanitarian assistance.
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The changing role of Russia and China in the Kazakhstan's energy sector
Lacina, Jiří ; Cibulková, Petra (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
The following thesis deals with the changing role of Russia and China in the Kazakhstan's Energy sector. It focuses exclusively on oil and gas sector. The first part analyses the changing role of Russia as an important player in these sectors while the second part analyses China's role. The emphasis is put on Kazakhstan's diversification of export routes in relation to Russia and its interests. China is analysed as an independent player with its own interests, as a potential competitor to Russia and as a significant economic player offering Kazakhstan alternatives on its path towards the diversification of the export routes.
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Bilateral relations in strategic triangle PRC-USA-Taiwan
Bednář, Ondřej ; Knotková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The thesis deals with bilateral relations in strategic triangle China, Taiwan and USA, taking into account impact of the presidents of each of the country in period from 2000 to 2012. The author is trying to analyze development of bilateral relations between each of the country in two areas, political and economic. Development of geoeconomic situation in Asian- Pacific region i also considered in the thesis. At the beginning of the millenium the relations between USA and Taiwan were prospering due to new approach of president Bush, but under influence of global political issues, he gradually changed his attitude toward Taiwan. On contrary Bush from the beginning of his tenure did not maintain such warm relation with China, however he changed his approach significantly after 2001. President Obama, whose advent was marked with more conciliatory approach, did not manage to improve the relation considerably. The Taiwan- China relations during tenure of the first DPP's president were severed by his attitude toward Taiwan independency. After the change of presidents in 2008, deepening of mutual political, economical and cultural cooperation reached historical levels, due to Kuomintang's president whose policy is toward China is more conciliatory.
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New Navigation Routes in the Arctic
Pejchal, Vladislav ; Trávníčková, Zuzana (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
As a result of the melting of the Arctic sea ice, new nautical opportunities are opening up in the area of the Arctic. This bachelor thesis deals with what is called the "Northwest Passage" - an opening maritime route which connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Currently, the harsh climatic conditions limit the navigation and the economic use of the Passage. However, due to the speed in which the ice is melting, smooth navigation through the Northwest Passage can be expected in a mere few years. Canada and some other countries (primarily the U.S.) have had a dispute about the extent of the Canadian sovereignty in the area of the Passage. This thesis tries to fully cover the issue of the Northwest Passage sovereignty, as well as to find an answer to the question whether the dispute between Canada and U.S. can be solved in the near future.
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Čína a EU ako aktéri medzinárodných vzťahov: analýza vzájomných vzťahov
Köszegy, René ; Knotková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
The thesis deals with the analysis of economic and political relations between EU and China and is divided into two parts. In the first part, the thesis provides an analysis of Sino-EU political relations. It covers the development and gradual expansion of the areas of mutual partnership along with problems and subsequent recommendations aimed at strengthening the cooperation. A separate chapter within the political relations is dedicated to arms embargo. The second, economic part of the thesis deals with China's economic development, growing trade partnership between China and the EU and problems that still persist in their trade relations. Selected problems will be given some attention as well. Lastly, the environmental protection will be subjected to deeper analysis.
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Impacts of China's rise to power on the security dimension of international relations
Koudelková, Tereza ; Knotková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Druláková, Radka (referee)
The world order is determined by the character of its constituents, their importance and their mutual relations. The position of respective constituents is, however, subject to constant changes which, by implication, transform the whole order. Such changes could have significant impacts on security. The current system of international relations is fundamentally affected by the rise of China. China gradually strenghtens its postition and becomes more and more involved in international affairs. This thesis, therefore, intends to identify impacts of China's rise on the security dimension of international relations. The opening part aims to define security dimensions. The following part adresses the characteristic of Chinese foreign policy which determines China's international behaviour. The closing part analyzes concrete impacts concerning military, political, economic, environmental, social and cultural, energetic, technological and infrastructural security. The author attempts to anticipate a theoretical development of the international system that could take place in the first half of the 21st century.
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Causes of creation and impacts of conspiracy theories: a case study of the culture and the political environment of the USA
Scheiner, Miroslav ; Knotková, Vladimíra (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
Conspiracy theories make an impression of irrational constructs. Their origin and essence, however, have a highly rational explanation. Understanding conspiracy as a major motive force of the key historical events has its roots in a natural human perception of the world order. Such a view of reality is particularly widespread in the U.S. This thesis uses its example to identify sources of conspiracy beliefs stemming from culture, political environment and influence of new medias. The thesis also examines impacts of conspiracy theories in the U.S. It does so by pointing out their capability of determining players' actions, undermining the american government's activities, manipulating public opinion and instigating violence.
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Current aspects of cross-strait relations
Janáčková, Zuzana ; Peterková, Jana (advisor) ; Knotková, Vladimíra (referee)
The aim of this master thesis is to assess present situation and current aspects of cross-strait relations in the area of mutual negotiation, achieved progress as well as possible future development. First, a brief summary of existing historic development of mutual relations of China and Taiwan is presented with the emphasis laid on historic moments influencing attitude and relations of both states. The main factors that have a significant influence on views and behaviour of both China and Taiwan and on their relationship as well are identified in the next chapter. The last chapter deals with the future of cross-strait relations; the main possible alternatives of prospective development of mutual relations of both sides of the Taiwan Strait with reference to the above mentioned factors are presented. The conclusion summarizes the main problems of current cross-strait relations and it also evaluates which variant of the future development of mutual relations of China and Taiwan is the most probable one.
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