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Oil as a factor in international relations of Middle East
Herbstová, Michaela ; Novotná, Yvona (advisor) ; Matějka, Zdeněk (referee)
This diploma thesis works with the hypothesis that the existence of oil, which is a non-renewable resource of energy with limited availability (geographically as well as in terms of the available amount)influenced internal formation and international relations of the Middle Eastern states, which are the primary world oil exporters. The main goal of this thesis is to analyse this assumption based on the history of oil industry and determine to what extent has the oil contributed to the current position of the Middle East in the international relations.
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Analysis of tourism in countries of the Middle East
Senčáková, Slávka ; Jarolímková, Liběna (advisor) ; Fulnečková, Pavlína (referee)
This thesis deal with the current security situation in regard to tourism in selected area of the Middle East. The first chapter summarizes the fundamental facts about the area and the individual countries. Next chapter continues with the research of public opinion of interested social group on the concrete security issue, potential of tourism develoment, threats and obtain the objective data of the analyzed states. The following chapter introduces the attitude of travel agents who operate in the area. The work is finished with the chapter in which the author defines the greatest risks that decrease the potential for development of tourism in the Middle East and provide an overall summary of security situation in analyzed countries.
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The role of Hamas in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hortová, Silvie ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Volenec, Otakar (referee)
The bachelor thesis deals with the theory of the clash of civilizations especially among Jewish and Islamic cultures, then it tackles the current security issue of terrorism. Theoretical and methodological basis is applied to the issue of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, especially on the Palestinian organization Hamas, which since the late 80s of the 20th century, operates on the territory of the Gaza Strip. This work comprehensively explains the development, activities and the style of attacks perpetrated by Hamas. The main goal of this thesis is to clarify that Hamas embodies one of the obstacles which prevent the Middle East from the lasting peace.
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Establishment of the organization Islamic state and its influence on the stability of the Near East
Chudoba, Jan ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Volenec, Otakar (referee)
The thesis deals with the topic of the organization Islamic State, which has expanded in the territories of Iraq and Syria where it announced an establishment of a caliphate, which has not been recognized by any state. The Islamic state has challenged the status quo of Iraq and Syria and has significantly contributed to the destabilization of the region of the Near East. The aim of the thesis is primarily to analyze factors that have led to the radicalization of the locals, eventually to the support and expansion of this organization. The theoretical part of the thesis explains how the states of the Near East were created, describes the roots of the Sunni-Shia split and analyzes the socioeconomic and partly security development of Iraq and Syria. The practical part focuses especially on the development in Iraq after the fall of the regime of Saddam Hussein in 2003 and on the development in Syria after the beginning of the civil war in 2011 because these events are of great importance for today's situation. The last chapter of the thesis summarizes the efforts in fighting against this organization and outlines the influence of its existence on the region of the Near East.
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Na ceste k vytvoreniu zóny bez zbraní hromadného ničenia na Blízkom východe: Prípad iránskeho nukleárneho programu
Gmucová, Natália ; Eichler, Jan (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This Bachelor thesis is aimed to provide a theoretical framework for the establishment of the weapons of mass destruction free-zone in the Middle East, while focusing on three aspects. The first one is to identify all the components that the potential WMD Free-zone will consist of, the second one is an analysis of core obstacles, which lay in the way of thereof and which must be overcome. The third one is to evaluate progress that has been recently accomplished within the region by both international and regional actors. On top of that, one of the chapters is dedicated to the Iranian nuclear program, which is considered to be one of the obstacles. Moreover, the Iranian case serves to better understand the state's nuclear ambitions, to get an insight of how the state has developed its nuclear program and to assess an ultimate purpose of the program.
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Israeli Security and Existential threats in 21. Century
Podracká, Petra ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
This Master Thesis aims to present the current existential threats to Israeli security. Israel is a Jewish country in the middle of the Muslim region and her demise is wished by many involved parties. The Author describes sophisticated security systems of Israel, their efficiency and its unofficial nuclear program. From the state actors, it is Iran that has become the number one perceived threat in Israel thanks to its officials' rhetoric, its support towards terrorist organizations and its nuclear program. Israel is often involved in asymmetrical conflicts against non-state actors like Hamas and Hezbollah. The new extremist group Islamic State can also potentially pose a threat. Has Israel got reasons to worry about her existence? Has the Arab Spring brought about positives, negatives, or new possibilities? The Author aims to answer these questions.
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Russian and US influence over Israeli-Iranian rivalry in the Middle East: How to deal with nuclear Iran?
Jedinák, Marek ; Voráček, Emil (advisor) ; Dubský, Zbyněk (referee)
Main aim of this master's thesis is to answer the following research question: How to deal with nuclear Iran? Author explores this vast topic through lens of a neorealist paradigm in order to analyze the impact of Russia's and US influence over Israeli-Iranian rivalry in the Middle East. Discourse analysis has been chosen as a methodological blueprint to examine strategic dimension of Israeli-Iranian relations with a special emphasis on its nuclear dimension. In addition, a comparison of both possible military and peaceful solutions of Iranian nuclear program is stressed. Main empirical data used are infamous Israeli air-strikes on nuclear reactors of its neighbors; Osirak and Al-Kibar. Deterrence theory, especially its conventional realm, provides a basis for an assessment of strategic balance between State of Israel an Islamic Republic of Iran, in case Iran emerges as a nuclear power.
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Postoje Ariela Šarona k arabsko-izraelskému konfliktu
Brákora, Marek
This bachelor thesis deals with the importance of the personality of Ariel Sharon in the military and in the government of the State of Israel before, during and after its origin in 1948 and with the effects of his activity at the military and governmental posts on (de)escalation of the Middle East, Arab-Israeli conflict. At first, the thesis surveys the historical development of the conflict between the Arabic and Jewish population and characterizes the course of the four Arab-Israeli wars. In the next part the text concentrates on the roles of Ariel Sharon in the lead of the Jewish state during the consolidation of the position in the international relations of the region of Middle East and on the most important and most controversial events, which happened during his activitiy. The last part of the text discusses the consequences of these events and their impact on the efforts for solving the long conflict.
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Russian-Israeli Relations
Rubanová, Kateřina ; Havlová, Radka (advisor) ; Novotná, Yvona (referee)
This thesis is a description of current relations between the State of Israel and the Russian Federation, the roots of which can be found in the 18th century. Then the Russian Empire became home of the the largest Jewish population in the world. The text first describes the coexistence of this population with local Russian citizens, its development, and state attempts to form laws containing the rules of Jewish existence in the Russian Empire. It further mentions reasons leading to the decision of many Russian Jews to leave the Empire for Palestine, found a country and declare the establishment of the State of Israel. The second half of this thesis contains information concerning major Arab-Israeli wars which influenced the development of relations between Israel and Russia/the Soviet Union. It describes the Soviet role in resolving the Arab-Israeli conflict and foundations of Soviet-Palestinian relations. The last part of this thesis contains the development of relations between post-soviet Russia and Israel, their economic cooperation, an introduction to the Russian parties in the Israeli parliament, and internal aspects and entities which are able to influence actions of the other country.
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